The beginning of this book played out in my mind like something from Sin City. I could almost see it happening in black and white with splashes of deep red for effect.
It begins with a jumble of scenes that slowly sort themselves out as you become familiar with the characters, and a sensation that ‘something’ is about to happen.
Many of the characters have ranks or salutations and depending on the circumstances they might be referred to by their first name, last name, rank, etc… While this is perfectly logical, if you are like me and can barely remember your own name half the time, this can get quite confusing. Especially with the sheer number of characters. Don’t worry though! Even I managed to sort them all out eventually.
There is a midpoint to the book where the story shifts dramatically, and this is where I really began enjoying the adventure. By this point you have figured out who is who and you get a good feel for where the story is going. It no longer feels like Sin City but perhaps a little ‘Planet of the Apes’-esque.
(I’m not too sure what is with my movie comparisons today, just bear with me!)
I definitely enjoyed the story and I have every intention of reading the second book in this series. The writing is clever and well thought out, I didn’t notice typos, which is absolutely fantastic!
If you’re a sci-fi buff and looking for something a little different, this just might be what you need!
Warning: Video Contains Spoilers
The author and his band have also composed a very interesting soundtrack that coincide with the feel of this series. You can find it HERE if you want to check it out.
This is definitely an adult novel, I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone younger.
/5
I fully plan on reading the next books in this series — I have to find out what happens!
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