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A review by rgrove
Dark Universe by Daniel F. Galouye
4.0
Daniel F. Galouye was born and raised in New Orleans. He worked primarily as a news reporter in that great city. He also wrote unique and creative science fiction novels over two decades. Dark Universe was his first novel and, boy, is it good.
Dark Universe reads a bit like a very good Star Trek episode with a twist ending. The set up is a seemingly primitive society living within a series of caves and who are systematically being kidnapped by monsters. They have a strict society with works and beliefs that a strangely familiar. The central character is a smart male who begins to question his reality.
Galouye's writing style is sharp and detailed. He knows how to tell a story with a minimum of dialogue and description. Something I wish more modern authors would utilize. His characters are believable and winning. You simply don't want to stop reading this novel.
Eventually, the novel leads the main character to a choice. One that is moving and courageous. But I'll leave you do discover what that choice is.
This is a great science fiction novel that I urge you to read. My only crit is that I wish the female characters had been a bit more realistic.
Dark Universe reads a bit like a very good Star Trek episode with a twist ending. The set up is a seemingly primitive society living within a series of caves and who are systematically being kidnapped by monsters. They have a strict society with works and beliefs that a strangely familiar. The central character is a smart male who begins to question his reality.
Galouye's writing style is sharp and detailed. He knows how to tell a story with a minimum of dialogue and description. Something I wish more modern authors would utilize. His characters are believable and winning. You simply don't want to stop reading this novel.
Eventually, the novel leads the main character to a choice. One that is moving and courageous. But I'll leave you do discover what that choice is.
This is a great science fiction novel that I urge you to read. My only crit is that I wish the female characters had been a bit more realistic.