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A review by hurls298
Illuminae by Jay Kristoff, Amie Kaufman
5.0
Really well done & engrossing
I have read prior work by Jay Kristoff so approached this with interest. At first the different voices telling the tale were a little off-putting but very quickly they meshed and enabled the two authors to present a rich and interesting novel. The voices also were presented in different manners, some as conversation transcripts, others as third party observations, while other approaches included interior monologues. The formats also vary to match the presentation approaches. Trust me it works (except for my ebook proviso below).
Themes include artificial intelligence/life, people & relationships and coming of age. None of these were presented in a heavy handed manner rather they were developed as the novel progressed.
I won't say anything else as it would be too close to spoilers! One recommendation, don't read as an ebook (as I did) as some of the graphical presentation did not translate well. I am ordering the next one as soon as I can!
I have read prior work by Jay Kristoff so approached this with interest. At first the different voices telling the tale were a little off-putting but very quickly they meshed and enabled the two authors to present a rich and interesting novel. The voices also were presented in different manners, some as conversation transcripts, others as third party observations, while other approaches included interior monologues. The formats also vary to match the presentation approaches. Trust me it works (except for my ebook proviso below).
Themes include artificial intelligence/life, people & relationships and coming of age. None of these were presented in a heavy handed manner rather they were developed as the novel progressed.
I won't say anything else as it would be too close to spoilers! One recommendation, don't read as an ebook (as I did) as some of the graphical presentation did not translate well. I am ordering the next one as soon as I can!