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Liked It “I am usually so-so on science fiction, but this was pretty good. It is the first book of the trilogy and I am looking foward to getting to the 2nd book - as soon as I finish two books ahead of it on my reading list. As with most science fiction, the characters are somewhat predictable and there...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I am usually so-so on science fiction, but this was pretty good. It is the first book of the trilogy and I am looking foward to getting to the 2nd book - as soon as I finish two books ahead of it on my reading list. As with most science fiction, the characters are somewhat predictable and there are more than a few "coincidences" that make things work, but Zahn does a pretty good job making the characters realistic on some levels and there is some adventure and intrigue to keep involved in the story.”
Rosemary C wrote this review Sunday, September 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not as good as his Star Wars books but still very readable Sci-Fi”
Justin M wrote this review Wednesday, May 14 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Decent sci-fi. Nothing special or revolutionary, but enjoyable.”
Landon P wrote this review Monday, February 25 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I've noticed reviews on Amazon complaining about how the plot twist for the series is deathly obvious, even early in the first book. That's sorta the point. The alien race is, given the circumstances which they find themselves in, and with the knowledge which they have of the situation, perfectly justified in declaring war on the humans. And vice-versa; the humans are in every way, based on what they know of the situation, completely justified in declaring war on the aliens. (The plot twist being how both sides are justified in claiming that the other side started the war by unprovoked hostilities.)
AgentDrake wrote this review Saturday, March 8 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The whole approach assumes that the reader has figured out this twist while reading the first book, otherwise Zahn's approach to the story falls apart. Granted, it adds a thick layer of predictability to the plot, but in my opinion, the space between the obvious end and the first few pages more than makes up for the predictable end. ("Oh... so this was all a terrible, but unavoidable, misunderstanding.")”
“Humans meet aliens. humans try to communicate with aliens. Aliens start shooting. And that's just chapter one. This is a well written series, but if you can't figure out how the 3rd book ends after 50 pages of the first book I'd be surprised. ”
Kagan wrote this review Thursday, June 28 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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