Speaking of thrilling, while the novel was nicely crafted, and the story moved along at a respectable pace, I wasn't that thrilled with it. The characters were flat and not very likable. The plot felt like it was trying to be more than it was, hinting at conflicts and revelations that never really came. The climax seemed contrived. All that said, I read to the end, but felt the book fading away like a mist when I finished.
So I have to ask Bova's many fans: Should I take some time to read Bova's space adventures, for which he is best known? Or will I be disappointed? I just don't want to write off a great sci-fi writer too quickly. . . .
Perhaps I'll add some of these to my "books to read" list:
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