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A review by jacqueshol
Ghost Country by Patrick Lee
3.0
While Ghost Country was an enjoyable read, it lacked the originality and punch of the first book in the series, The Breach. The book could have had a bit more “fizz”. There is enough action, but the pace just feels the same throughout – like a jog. It never really slows down or ramps up. This is a subjective point, though, and some may disagree with me on that point.
The storyline was edited tighter than the first book and made for pleasant and easy reading. It is a fascinating world that Patrick Lee has created. While I am not fond of books set in a dystopian world, this somehow felt different. The idea of time travelling remains an interesting one, and the book handles it quite nicely, albeit a bit simplistically.
In the end, I always evaluate a book wondering whether I want to read the next book in the series. With Ghost Country, I find that I do. The final pages felt a bit rushed, but hopefully, the final book of the series, Deep Sky, will bring some clarity on a few minor details.
The storyline was edited tighter than the first book and made for pleasant and easy reading. It is a fascinating world that Patrick Lee has created. While I am not fond of books set in a dystopian world, this somehow felt different. The idea of time travelling remains an interesting one, and the book handles it quite nicely, albeit a bit simplistically.
In the end, I always evaluate a book wondering whether I want to read the next book in the series. With Ghost Country, I find that I do. The final pages felt a bit rushed, but hopefully, the final book of the series, Deep Sky, will bring some clarity on a few minor details.