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matosapa's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
imitira's review
3.0
A light and fast read, but the reality of it being an earlier work from a less developed author shows through. The lead character's self-awareness post-infestation is a bit hammy, and the resolution seems a little odd in the broader context of the universe that has developed since this was first published. Still fun, though.
strasda8's review
3.0
I was introduced to Asher through a recommendation from Iain M. Banks, by way of my Kindle. You know, "if you liked this author you'll like 'Author X'". That sort of thing. I've heard of the Polity Universe, but have not checked it out. After reading this self-published novella from Asher's distant past, I'm more inclined to do so. While The Parasite is messy and ends incredibly abruptly, I enjoyed the majority of the read. It's violent and action packed with some fun cyber punk ideas thrown in. Bonus point for being able to finish it during a short domestic flight! Will be picking up [b:Prador Moon|1060548|Prador Moon (Polity Universe, #1)|Neal Asher|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1388251982s/1060548.jpg|2175639] or [b:Gridlinked|98046|Gridlinked (Agent Cormac #1, Polity Universe #3)|Neal Asher|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1386925518s/98046.jpg|1487886] in the near future.
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