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johnwillson's review against another edition
4.0
The consequences of the tragic first volume reverberate outwards in time and space from Astral Prime and Shadow Planet. A close encounter with Vaieen technology leaves a beloved character with some non-human traits. As they puzzle over the human condition from a new perspective, sentients from all over the galaxy flock to the station to witness "miracles." A bad idea plunges the station into a perilous nightmare realm. And oh ya, more than one romantic relationship hangs in the balance, and Kane is still causing trouble, too!
The situation is becoming pleasantly complex, with myriad dangers and competing character motivations. I like that each volume doesn't wrap up with a happy ending. Some things end well, some badly, and some situations continue to ripen but remain open-ended for the next book. I'm looking forward to the next one!
Morin's writing style has become instantly identifiable. Word play abounds, and the narration and dialogue alike are full of 'local' parlance: phones are "data pads," the internet is the "omni," and a text, call or video chat is a "comm." It gives a sense of setting that's different from out own.
For fans of character-driven space opera, and of wondering about the origins of intelligent life in the universe.
The situation is becoming pleasantly complex, with myriad dangers and competing character motivations. I like that each volume doesn't wrap up with a happy ending. Some things end well, some badly, and some situations continue to ripen but remain open-ended for the next book. I'm looking forward to the next one!
Morin's writing style has become instantly identifiable. Word play abounds, and the narration and dialogue alike are full of 'local' parlance: phones are "data pads," the internet is the "omni," and a text, call or video chat is a "comm." It gives a sense of setting that's different from out own.
For fans of character-driven space opera, and of wondering about the origins of intelligent life in the universe.
oswallt's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
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