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terminalfin's review against another edition
5.0
This is a book that is something I felt was long overdue to help set the stage for how VX-99 and the variants came to be. Nick and Tom did a fantastic job of presenting the backstory for one of my favorite book series. By the end of the story, I found myself rooting for Lieutenant Brett. It was very interesting to get inside the head of the monster and understand what was going on in there, what was driving him, and to see the remnants of humanity that lingered after his injection. I also found myself drawn to Lynn and Dew and the way their relationship formed throughout the story.
The only thing I would have added to the story is a transition to the modern time, just before the Team Ghost insertion mission, to showcase the events leading up to that operation. Perhaps a book .75 is coming? If so, I will be first in line to buy it. The teamwork between Nick and Tom resulted in a wonderful precursor to the EC series and I hope the two of them team up to bring us more.
Now I need to re-listen to the series again because I have an itch that must be re-scratched.
The only thing I would have added to the story is a transition to the modern time, just before the Team Ghost insertion mission, to showcase the events leading up to that operation. Perhaps a book .75 is coming? If so, I will be first in line to buy it. The teamwork between Nick and Tom resulted in a wonderful precursor to the EC series and I hope the two of them team up to bring us more.
Now I need to re-listen to the series again because I have an itch that must be re-scratched.
beingshort's review
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
paulataua's review against another edition
5.0
This is the prequel to ‘The Extinction Cycle’ and the origin story of the Da River beast that hunts humans and eats them. It’s not surprising that it all starts with a chemical that will enhance the fighting powers of American soldiers in Vietnam. It is what it is and it doesn’t try to be anything else— pure entertainment. Five stars from me. I’m pretty sure it doesn’t deserve those stars on the basis of being ‘great’ literature, but I don’t care. I will be devouring the rest of the series over the year.
wzwy's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kaisu's review against another edition
4.0
Eine Vorgeschichte, die man theoretisch auch nach der Reihe lesen kann.
Kommt jedoch nicht an das Flair der Hauptbücher heran.
Kommt jedoch nicht an das Flair der Hauptbücher heran.
deadpandasociety's review against another edition
4.0
So this is the start of the my favorite series of all time doing a 2021 reread of this series and damn is this so good!
elisewardlow's review against another edition
5.0
This series is like a suction cup
It sucks you into the world and doesn't let go long after reading. I have a feeling this will be my biggest book hangover when I'm done with them all.
It sucks you into the world and doesn't let go long after reading. I have a feeling this will be my biggest book hangover when I'm done with them all.
vokram's review
2.0
This novel is a prequel to the Extinction Cycle series. It's poorly written. Every dialogue is either snarled, or exploded, or stammered. Every character who has a nickname has the nickname explained in the exposition. That kind of thing is so much better when it just comes up naturally in terms of show, don't tell. This book is a telling masterpiece. I don't recommend this book.
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