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5.0
The first part of Earthbound felt a little slow to me but before I knew it this book had me hooked and refused to let me go. I loved it!
This was my first book by this author and I got to say that I'm impressed. The writing was excellent, the story was amazing and unpredictable. This is the kind of book that I will never get tired of.
With multiple points of view, with three characters in the spotlight, it gave us different insights to this world the author created. Earth is slowly dying and all characters came from different places. Most of the story takes place in the Reach, which on top has a space elevator that people would do anything for to be on to get off-world.
Like I said the book has multiple points of view but it still mainly revolves about Knile Oberend, who more than anything wants to leave Earth behind and start a new life somewhere else. With the dishonered cop Alec Duran and criminal Alton Wilt chasing after him for constrasting reasons, this is no easy feat. Especially when he has to drag a kid around who isn't all what she seems.
I loved the action and the various characters Knile comes across on his journey to the top of the reach. There was never a dull moment. It also hit home how if mankind isn't careful, this might become our impending future. I also loved the twists at the end. I thought it was very clever and very unexpected!
Overall, Earthbound by Mark R. Healy was fast-paced, thrilling and action-packed. The story was a race against time that introduced us to some strong and memorable characters that I sure won't forget.
This was my first book by this author and I got to say that I'm impressed. The writing was excellent, the story was amazing and unpredictable. This is the kind of book that I will never get tired of.
With multiple points of view, with three characters in the spotlight, it gave us different insights to this world the author created. Earth is slowly dying and all characters came from different places. Most of the story takes place in the Reach, which on top has a space elevator that people would do anything for to be on to get off-world.
Like I said the book has multiple points of view but it still mainly revolves about Knile Oberend, who more than anything wants to leave Earth behind and start a new life somewhere else. With the dishonered cop Alec Duran and criminal Alton Wilt chasing after him for constrasting reasons, this is no easy feat. Especially when he has to drag a kid around who isn't all what she seems.
I loved the action and the various characters Knile comes across on his journey to the top of the reach. There was never a dull moment. It also hit home how if mankind isn't careful, this might become our impending future. I also loved the twists at the end. I thought it was very clever and very unexpected!
Overall, Earthbound by Mark R. Healy was fast-paced, thrilling and action-packed. The story was a race against time that introduced us to some strong and memorable characters that I sure won't forget.
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