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It is impossible for me to sing this book's praises too loudly. Although written for a "young adult" audience, it is a suitable book for anyone who enjoys character-driven adventures. The story is told entirely from a single characters point of view. This gives the reader a deep and intimate understanding of Ariel and her actions. The tale starts as one of revenge, then love, then redemption, but these shifts occurr along clear, believable lines. The heroine is wonderful and very identifiable (even from a male reader's perspective). Of course, this is only the first book in a trilogy, and it does end in a cliffhanger. However, loose-ends feel sufficiently tied, and there are no real plot holes. This book comes highly recommended. The entire trilogy certainly merits multiple reads.
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The Reality Dysfunction is an epic of a scope rarely encountered. For those more familiar with fantasy, it is somewhat like the works of Robert Jordan, but more streamlined and with more characters. By more streamlined, I mean less attention is given to minor details, such as clothing and food. While the technical language starts out a little dense, it clears up as the story advances. The book is definitely science-fiction, but it is just as much about the politics and consequences of actions (on an intergalactic scale).
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Darkangel Trilogy #1: The Darkangel by Meredith Ann Pierce
Cazio, May 31, 2009
It is impossible for me to sing this book's praises too loudly. Although written for a "young adult" audience, it is a suitable book for anyone who enjoys character-driven adventures. The story is told entirely from a single characters point of view. This gives the reader a deep and intimate understanding of Ariel and her actions. The tale starts as one of revenge, then love, then redemption, but these shifts occurr along clear, believable lines. The heroine is wonderful and very identifiable (even from a male reader's perspective). Of course, this is only the first book in a trilogy, and it does end in a cliffhanger. However, loose-ends feel sufficiently tied, and there are no real plot holes. This book comes highly recommended. The entire trilogy certainly merits multiple reads.(1 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
The Reality Dysfunction: Night's Dawn Trilogy #01 by Peter F. Hamilton
Cazio, May 24, 2009
The Reality Dysfunction is an epic of a scope rarely encountered. For those more familiar with fantasy, it is somewhat like the works of Robert Jordan, but more streamlined and with more characters. By more streamlined, I mean less attention is given to minor details, such as clothing and food. While the technical language starts out a little dense, it clears up as the story advances. The book is definitely science-fiction, but it is just as much about the politics and consequences of actions (on an intergalactic scale).(2 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)