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A review by blackash13
A Memory of Mankind by Paul Antony Jones
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Just as I was losing my faith in series' of books.....
To me, this was even better than the first book in the series, which I enjoyed immensely. The author needs his readers to take wild leaps of faith. If you're willing to go along for the ride, it is a lot of fun. Imaginative scenarios, good writing, a great cast of characters and an amazing job of audiobook narration by Kate Reading all combine to make for a story that kept me steadily invested from start to finish.
In addition to creating some very unique story elements, the author also mixes in some historical elements which, unfortunately, come across as contrived and unnecessary, or sometimes as well-timed conveniences to advance the story. However, it is just one small negative to an otherwise great story
To me, this was even better than the first book in the series, which I enjoyed immensely. The author needs his readers to take wild leaps of faith. If you're willing to go along for the ride, it is a lot of fun. Imaginative scenarios, good writing, a great cast of characters and an amazing job of audiobook narration by Kate Reading all combine to make for a story that kept me steadily invested from start to finish.
In addition to creating some very unique story elements, the author also mixes in some historical elements which, unfortunately, come across as contrived and unnecessary, or sometimes as well-timed conveniences to advance the story. However, it is just one small negative to an otherwise great story