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Unlight
The Sun has vanished. The Earth is dead. And for the last humans alive, the troubles have only begun. When an opaque cosmic cloud invades the solar system, five people flee to a shelter to escape the lethal cold that results. While they wait for the Sun to reappear, a series of disasters pushes them to the brink of annihilation. Survival will not only demand courage, resilience, and ingenuity, it will force the survivors to reinvent every aspect of themselves—their values, their relationships, their very identities. Still, nothing can prepare them for what’s to come …
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Published January 25, 2024
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Chandra Shekhar
8 books10 followersChandra Shekhar came to the US from India in 1987 to study Artificial Intelligence. After spending 15 years developing technology for self-driving vehicles, facial recognition, and video surveillance, he switched to the less lucrative but more benign career of fiction writing. MOCK MY WORDS is his first novel. His second novel, UNLIGHT, imagines a planet-wide apocalypse that leaves the earth cold, dark, and lifeless. He is currently writing THIRST FOR POWER, which tells the intertwined stories of an idealistic young man, a scheming politician, a romantic professor of English, and an enigmatic social worker, set against a background of political, social, and climate change.
Chandra is also a prolific writer of short stories, flash fiction, and humorous verse. He is working on an illustrated collection of his shorter works titled Unintended Consequences, Illogical Extremes, and Other Ironies of Life.
Chandra is also a prolific writer of short stories, flash fiction, and humorous verse. He is working on an illustrated collection of his shorter works titled Unintended Consequences, Illogical Extremes, and Other Ironies of Life.
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January 16, 2020
DNF A huge interstellar dust cloud blocks the sun's light from the earth. One man builds a shelter and saves 5 women from one family to ride out the end of the world with him.
Sorry. I didn't like it. It just was not the least bit believable for me.
I received this book free in exchange for an honest review on Goodreads.
Sorry. I didn't like it. It just was not the least bit believable for me.
I received this book free in exchange for an honest review on Goodreads.
February 18, 2022
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A post-apocalyptic novel, Unlight by Chandra Shekhar is definitely unlike any other I have read in the trope. Where most books about the end of the world focus more on survival in new and harsh conditions, Shekhar’s centered around five individuals, who are protagonists of the story. At the onset of the first chapter, we are introduced to Larry, his fiancé, Nicole, her two daughters, Jessica and Anna, and her mother, Elizabeth. Larry, a famous engineer, and millionaire, built a shelter- what he referred to as the “SHELL,” after a cosmic dust cloud wrapped itself around the Earth, blocking out the sun and dropping the temperature to -127°. While the majority of the world had ignored the threat until it was too late, with humans unable to survive such inclement weather conditions, the majority of the world’s inhabitants froze to death, leaving these as what appears to be the last residents of Australia. The book chronicles their journey while taking shelter; their trials and tribulations, as well as their triumphs. In the end, we see them becoming a cohesive unit, a true family who rally together when it is most necessary.
I really enjoyed how the author was able to highlight themes of togetherness, family, and patience in times of conflict. The best part of the book was seeing how the “shell mates” came together, working in tandem to ensure a sustainable life. The premise of the novel was quite interesting, especially with the onset of the pandemic; people have been thinking of their mortality a lot more than they would have five years ago. As such, it was thought-provoking to read Shekhar’s spin on a dystopian event.
The biggest issue I had with the execution of this book was the lack of conflict that left me with a feeling of unrealism. For example, Larry explained that he had multiple persons work to build the shelter; how is it that none of them tried forcing their way in? They would have been smart enough to understand the purpose of the shelter (as the world would have by then known about its impending doom). There was barely any conflict, and I found that hard to believe with the evident end of the world. Even amongst the family members, there was this ever-present harmony, which again, seems a bit unlikely.
I would give Unlight a rating of 3 out of 5 stars, as while the overall plot was good, I found it needed to be fleshed out some more to bring realism and excitement to the novel. I struggled at times to continue reading, especially during the heavy scientific explanations of the workings of the SHELL. While I did not necessarily dislike the science portions, there needed to be more of a balance, with some action and trauma.
This novel is a nice read for people of all religions and races, with persons ranging as young as teenagers to older adults able to enjoy this as there are no instances of profanity. There are some very mild mentions of sexual activity, definitely nothing unsuitable for younger persons. It was professionally edited, with minor grammatical errors. In the end, I hope that if I am ever unfortunate enough to be around for an apocalyptic event, I can handle it with the grace and poise the protagonists displayed in this book. Shekhar weaved a tale of enduring love and unwavering faith, and for these reasons, Unlight is a story worth reading.
A post-apocalyptic novel, Unlight by Chandra Shekhar is definitely unlike any other I have read in the trope. Where most books about the end of the world focus more on survival in new and harsh conditions, Shekhar’s centered around five individuals, who are protagonists of the story. At the onset of the first chapter, we are introduced to Larry, his fiancé, Nicole, her two daughters, Jessica and Anna, and her mother, Elizabeth. Larry, a famous engineer, and millionaire, built a shelter- what he referred to as the “SHELL,” after a cosmic dust cloud wrapped itself around the Earth, blocking out the sun and dropping the temperature to -127°. While the majority of the world had ignored the threat until it was too late, with humans unable to survive such inclement weather conditions, the majority of the world’s inhabitants froze to death, leaving these as what appears to be the last residents of Australia. The book chronicles their journey while taking shelter; their trials and tribulations, as well as their triumphs. In the end, we see them becoming a cohesive unit, a true family who rally together when it is most necessary.
I really enjoyed how the author was able to highlight themes of togetherness, family, and patience in times of conflict. The best part of the book was seeing how the “shell mates” came together, working in tandem to ensure a sustainable life. The premise of the novel was quite interesting, especially with the onset of the pandemic; people have been thinking of their mortality a lot more than they would have five years ago. As such, it was thought-provoking to read Shekhar’s spin on a dystopian event.
The biggest issue I had with the execution of this book was the lack of conflict that left me with a feeling of unrealism. For example, Larry explained that he had multiple persons work to build the shelter; how is it that none of them tried forcing their way in? They would have been smart enough to understand the purpose of the shelter (as the world would have by then known about its impending doom). There was barely any conflict, and I found that hard to believe with the evident end of the world. Even amongst the family members, there was this ever-present harmony, which again, seems a bit unlikely.
I would give Unlight a rating of 3 out of 5 stars, as while the overall plot was good, I found it needed to be fleshed out some more to bring realism and excitement to the novel. I struggled at times to continue reading, especially during the heavy scientific explanations of the workings of the SHELL. While I did not necessarily dislike the science portions, there needed to be more of a balance, with some action and trauma.
This novel is a nice read for people of all religions and races, with persons ranging as young as teenagers to older adults able to enjoy this as there are no instances of profanity. There are some very mild mentions of sexual activity, definitely nothing unsuitable for younger persons. It was professionally edited, with minor grammatical errors. In the end, I hope that if I am ever unfortunate enough to be around for an apocalyptic event, I can handle it with the grace and poise the protagonists displayed in this book. Shekhar weaved a tale of enduring love and unwavering faith, and for these reasons, Unlight is a story worth reading.
October 21, 2023
Unlight by Chandra Shekhar is a story that represents a post-apocalyptic scenario of our planet, where the sun has practically gone out. It follows the lives of Larry, a scientist, and four women from the same family, all with different sets of survival expertise. Throughout the plot they need to learn cooperation and coexistence to overcome the troubles which they face in their artificially lit shelter... or so one would think.
The ratings I've given this book, a decent 2/4 and 3/5, come purely from the fact that after I've put this book down upon completion, I realized that despite its faults, I was able to turn my mind off and just enjoy a light read. After all, that is what this book is, however, there are reasons I was unable to allow myself to rate it higher than so.
Let's start with the positives, however.
My most prominent plus for Unlight is that the book is very digestible. It really is a weekend, maybe even an evening read requiring little to no strain. The pages will go by without you even realizing it and, before you know it, you will have your closure.
The second thing that I enjoyed about Unlight is that I believe, it takes a unique view on the Sci-fi apocalyptic scenario. Doomsday exists and is pending. No feasible threat aside from the dangers of the outside world persists. There are no emotionally driven squabbles which may put the the characters in mortal danger. That being said, if you're looking for a more intense reading experience, this book probably is not for you in the first place.
As for the negative points, the first thing that irks me is that there definitely seem to be a few editing errors that slipped by during publishing. I've caught quite a few typos, primarily at the beginning of the book, which luckily starts fading deeper into the book.
Finally, and for me, a significant letdown for this book, is the characters themselves. As much as I was able to swallow the plot of the story (which does, at a good few points in the book seem quite far-fetched), It's the characters that can make or break the story for me. The second I started reading the book, I thought how convenient it was that 4 women were going to live secluded for years with one man. Although there were no detailed explicit scenes, it took barely 50 pages into the book for the female characters to start confessing their affections towards the one male character in the entire book in their diaries. It makes it worse that the 4 female characters are all related. Despite this, the character dialogues felt quite dry and didn't put any life into the characters.
As a final verdict and summary, Unlight is a decent book for what it is; a light evening read. Do not expect too much eloquence and profound writing skills. Turn your mind off and let the book take you in as much as you can, possibly ignoring the publishing errors if you can, and don't expect to fall in love with the characters too much.
The ratings I've given this book, a decent 2/4 and 3/5, come purely from the fact that after I've put this book down upon completion, I realized that despite its faults, I was able to turn my mind off and just enjoy a light read. After all, that is what this book is, however, there are reasons I was unable to allow myself to rate it higher than so.
Let's start with the positives, however.
My most prominent plus for Unlight is that the book is very digestible. It really is a weekend, maybe even an evening read requiring little to no strain. The pages will go by without you even realizing it and, before you know it, you will have your closure.
The second thing that I enjoyed about Unlight is that I believe, it takes a unique view on the Sci-fi apocalyptic scenario. Doomsday exists and is pending. No feasible threat aside from the dangers of the outside world persists. There are no emotionally driven squabbles which may put the the characters in mortal danger. That being said, if you're looking for a more intense reading experience, this book probably is not for you in the first place.
As for the negative points, the first thing that irks me is that there definitely seem to be a few editing errors that slipped by during publishing. I've caught quite a few typos, primarily at the beginning of the book, which luckily starts fading deeper into the book.
Finally, and for me, a significant letdown for this book, is the characters themselves. As much as I was able to swallow the plot of the story (which does, at a good few points in the book seem quite far-fetched), It's the characters that can make or break the story for me. The second I started reading the book, I thought how convenient it was that 4 women were going to live secluded for years with one man. Although there were no detailed explicit scenes, it took barely 50 pages into the book for the female characters to start confessing their affections towards the one male character in the entire book in their diaries. It makes it worse that the 4 female characters are all related. Despite this, the character dialogues felt quite dry and didn't put any life into the characters.
As a final verdict and summary, Unlight is a decent book for what it is; a light evening read. Do not expect too much eloquence and profound writing skills. Turn your mind off and let the book take you in as much as you can, possibly ignoring the publishing errors if you can, and don't expect to fall in love with the characters too much.
February 20, 2019
I won a copy of this as a Goodreads Giveaway and I am very grateful to the author for a chance to read this story in exchange for an honest review. Unfortunately, I ended up abandoning this fairly early on. I liked the setup with the idea of the space cloud and the world basically ignoring the danger until too late. But once we got past that point and had the survivors living in their underground shelter, I just got bored. The description of the various rooms in the shelter made sense on the surface but also felt a bit like hand waving - good ideas that were not completely followed through.
An example would be near the beginning, as they were entering the shelter the survivors had to strip off their clothes and pass through a shower to avoid bringing in undesired microbial life. Then shortly after they are given a walking tour of the facility where they circle around and walk through this room, past their piles of clothes and on to the next room without having to decontaminate again.
Small things like that and the fact that the dialog just didn't feel natural kept me from really getting in to this one.
An example would be near the beginning, as they were entering the shelter the survivors had to strip off their clothes and pass through a shower to avoid bringing in undesired microbial life. Then shortly after they are given a walking tour of the facility where they circle around and walk through this room, past their piles of clothes and on to the next room without having to decontaminate again.
Small things like that and the fact that the dialog just didn't feel natural kept me from really getting in to this one.
March 10, 2021
Five survivors are inside a shelter (or SHELL) after a cosmic dust cloud has wrapped itself around the Earth blocking out the sun and dropping the temperature to -127°. The survivors face numerous problems from low morale to mechanical issues.
The premise of the story was interesting. It wasn't a true diehard survival apocalyptic story as it focused mainly on the characters. The apocalyptic end of the Earth was only the backstory of the novel. As such the reader didn't learn much about the rate of the rest of the world which was a bummer as I would have loved to learn humanity's fate. All the reader learns is there was a weird explosion near Cheyenne mountain and approximately 60 people in Finland survived.
The characters were annoying overall. They were too perfect. The way they talked and interacted was unrealistic as no one acts that way. A good example of this was through their journal entrees. They were too optimistic and full of Larry worship. Even when things were falling apart they were too happy with ZERO real complaints.
Overall it was a good apocalyptic novel that is family/relationship oriented and less science based. Thank you to Netgally for this ARC.
The premise of the story was interesting. It wasn't a true diehard survival apocalyptic story as it focused mainly on the characters. The apocalyptic end of the Earth was only the backstory of the novel. As such the reader didn't learn much about the rate of the rest of the world which was a bummer as I would have loved to learn humanity's fate. All the reader learns is there was a weird explosion near Cheyenne mountain and approximately 60 people in Finland survived.
The characters were annoying overall. They were too perfect. The way they talked and interacted was unrealistic as no one acts that way. A good example of this was through their journal entrees. They were too optimistic and full of Larry worship. Even when things were falling apart they were too happy with ZERO real complaints.
Overall it was a good apocalyptic novel that is family/relationship oriented and less science based. Thank you to Netgally for this ARC.
November 17, 2022
If the family decides to wait out the apocalypse in unity and real family spirit, and writes down their survival attempts in a notebook, Chandra Shekhar will name that journal Unlight. In 2021, the 'Shroud,' a cosmic floating cloud made of tiny carbon particles, envelops the Earth. World leaders dismiss it as a remote possibility and go into denial mode until it totally hides the sun and causes earth temperatures to plunge to -50 degrees in 24 hours and -127 degrees in the following days. Because no preparation was made in advance, the whole world suffers and dies, save for Larry, Jessica, Anna, Nicole, and Elizabeth. Four ladies and one male make up the family. And there story of survival called Unlight by Chandra Shekhar.
June 30, 2020
Not what I expected!
Although, I enjoyed it to a certain extent, it wasn't what I was expecting. To be honest, as there were diplomas to overcome, it was too positive & optimistic for me. They group was in many instances, in dire straits & they never seemed to really sorry too much. No one got angry with anyone & everyone praised everyone else. Also, they each wrote "diaries". I guess this was to help the reader keep updated. I found this tedious. I wouldn't really recommend this book, unless you enjoy almost total praise & optimism. Just seemed very unrealistic & "unhuman" to me. 5 people in such a situation, would be more on each other's nerves at least once in a while.
Although, I enjoyed it to a certain extent, it wasn't what I was expecting. To be honest, as there were diplomas to overcome, it was too positive & optimistic for me. They group was in many instances, in dire straits & they never seemed to really sorry too much. No one got angry with anyone & everyone praised everyone else. Also, they each wrote "diaries". I guess this was to help the reader keep updated. I found this tedious. I wouldn't really recommend this book, unless you enjoy almost total praise & optimism. Just seemed very unrealistic & "unhuman" to me. 5 people in such a situation, would be more on each other's nerves at least once in a while.
November 21, 2018
An interesting story
Is it a four star story? I don't know if my rating is fair as it did maintain my interest although it dragged in places for me. It could very well be a five star novel depending on what you enjoy reading. I love survival stories but this was different than others I've read. Violence, thuggery, and survival against other humans wasn't the theme in this novel. At its heart is a human tale that explores a path most apocalyptic novels bypass. It's assuredly worth a read and I'll definitely purchase a sequel should the author release one.
Is it a four star story? I don't know if my rating is fair as it did maintain my interest although it dragged in places for me. It could very well be a five star novel depending on what you enjoy reading. I love survival stories but this was different than others I've read. Violence, thuggery, and survival against other humans wasn't the theme in this novel. At its heart is a human tale that explores a path most apocalyptic novels bypass. It's assuredly worth a read and I'll definitely purchase a sequel should the author release one.
June 11, 2020
This is a very “kind” and “gentle” story. It presents human nature at its best... something not totally impossible given the family involved... just not MY family or any family I know. The author is content to focus on the interpersonal relationships of our “shellmates”. There is little world building and character development. It’s all basically laid out in the first chapter. I enjoyed this book for the mere fact there is so much potential here. The premise alone kept me reading. I hope the author revisits this world and fleshes it out for us.
June 18, 2020
Not your usual end of the world story
I found this book to be a very satisfying read. It says very little about the actual cause of the apocalypse. The habitat they live in and the technical problems that develop are well described. But At its core it is very much about the nature of relationships and how they can develop in a closed environment. It’s a feel good story populated by interesting characters. They are all pleasant, kind people, but not saccharine sweet. My only disappointment is I want to know what happens next!
I found this book to be a very satisfying read. It says very little about the actual cause of the apocalypse. The habitat they live in and the technical problems that develop are well described. But At its core it is very much about the nature of relationships and how they can develop in a closed environment. It’s a feel good story populated by interesting characters. They are all pleasant, kind people, but not saccharine sweet. My only disappointment is I want to know what happens next!
December 27, 2018
I truly enjoyed it
It was so nice to read an apocalyptic book not based on zombies. The fact that it brings in non-manmade disaster (although the political ignorance is there) as the reason for the Apocalypse is fresh and not over done. I do find that it is a bit on the lovey dovey side during the isolation, as it is human nature to have conflict between people on occasion. And Larry was a pretty lucky guy in general. Lol. But I did enjoy it and hope there is a second book.
It was so nice to read an apocalyptic book not based on zombies. The fact that it brings in non-manmade disaster (although the political ignorance is there) as the reason for the Apocalypse is fresh and not over done. I do find that it is a bit on the lovey dovey side during the isolation, as it is human nature to have conflict between people on occasion. And Larry was a pretty lucky guy in general. Lol. But I did enjoy it and hope there is a second book.
July 5, 2020
Hated to help reading
Tense situation is very believable but for only one man and 4 females of a town to survive is too farfetched. Because there were so many involved in the building of their habitat it seems so many others would have forced their way in.
I enjoyed the interaction of the family as it evolved, felt somewhat uncomfortable with the romantic change, but was how it could work as it did.
Would recommend this book.
Tense situation is very believable but for only one man and 4 females of a town to survive is too farfetched. Because there were so many involved in the building of their habitat it seems so many others would have forced their way in.
I enjoyed the interaction of the family as it evolved, felt somewhat uncomfortable with the romantic change, but was how it could work as it did.
Would recommend this book.
October 17, 2023
Keeps you wanting more...
This book is packed with emotional roller coasters along with beautiful harmony. It really speaks to the adapting to your environment and embracing skills and abilities. I love how their characters started one way and evolved with better traits. It was extremely imaginative and interesting to read. I didn't want to put it down because I always wanted to know what happens next.
This book is packed with emotional roller coasters along with beautiful harmony. It really speaks to the adapting to your environment and embracing skills and abilities. I love how their characters started one way and evolved with better traits. It was extremely imaginative and interesting to read. I didn't want to put it down because I always wanted to know what happens next.
January 18, 2019
This was a gripping tale of a hostile earth and the response of a group of survivors. Written in the style of The Martian, it will appeal to those who like hard science in their fiction and to those who pay attention to detail. I liked it so much that I bought 4-5 copies to give to friends over the holidays.
August 28, 2020
Interesting take on post apocalyptic world
This book took some time for me to become invested in the characters, the development is stale and somewhat unbelievable, especially in the beginning. However, as the story progressed, I did find myself enjoying the banter and relationship between characters and thought the direction of the book was pretty good.
This book took some time for me to become invested in the characters, the development is stale and somewhat unbelievable, especially in the beginning. However, as the story progressed, I did find myself enjoying the banter and relationship between characters and thought the direction of the book was pretty good.
June 10, 2020
Dystopia written with new outlook
I started reading a few hours ago and just finished. A family of five living in surreal conditions. Survival against all odds where most of the planet and people did surviver. Would be interested to see what happens next
I started reading a few hours ago and just finished. A family of five living in surreal conditions. Survival against all odds where most of the planet and people did surviver. Would be interested to see what happens next
February 2, 2019
I wish I could rate this book higher. I love the premise and the science is believable enough. What does not work with me are the too perfect characters and the stilted writing style.
March 4, 2019
Good read.
Read on one day. I feel it needed a little more conflict between the characters but over all I liked it.
Read on one day. I feel it needed a little more conflict between the characters but over all I liked it.
June 15, 2020
Good read
Thanks for an entertaining period during ‘this shutdown time. I hope there will be a sequel soon. I will look forward to seeing it.
Thanks for an entertaining period during ‘this shutdown time. I hope there will be a sequel soon. I will look forward to seeing it.
June 17, 2020
A bad chick flick
Interesting plot, unbelievable characters. Keeps you wondering how and when they're going to die, almost disappointing when it doesn't happen
Interesting plot, unbelievable characters. Keeps you wondering how and when they're going to die, almost disappointing when it doesn't happen
August 10, 2023
Review to come.
August 29, 2022
Unlight is a refreshing read; there is very mild swearing, and although sex is touched upon, it is mainly left to the reader's imagination. I liked how Chandra Shekhar works the characters so that they all influence their new life. There is not one person in charge dictating to the others. The family discusses problems and works as a team. Unlight is a gentle but thought-provoking book; it is science fiction but has no strange life forms or made-up words. The people in it could be you or me, just in a new life in a changing world.
I feel that Unlight would have been more realistic if there was some conflict between the characters. No family could live in such proximity and not get frustrated with one another sometimes. Jessica is a sullen, very opinionated teenager at the start of the book, but within a few chapters, her character completely changes; she is considerate, helpful, and wants to please. People do not change that quickly in real life. I also did not think it was believable that Larry had a large team of intelligent people helping him build the shelter. However, none of them built shelters for themselves, and they were all happy to walk away once the Shell was finished knowing they would die. I feel there would have been at least some of the people who would have been able to create their own Shell or would have fought to access Larry's.
I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars; the reduction of a star is due to the fact that although the book is very readable, it needs some conflict to balance the harmony, there is no excitement, and this makes the book bland at times.
As this book has very mild sexual content and mild swearing, I would recommend this book to adults and teenagers. Unlight would be enjoyed by readers who like science fiction stories which make you think - this could happen!
Thank you Chandra Shekhar who allowed me a free Kindle book in exchange for my unbiased review. You can read the rest of my review here : http://onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-... or on my website https://www.blogger.com/profile/17771...
I feel that Unlight would have been more realistic if there was some conflict between the characters. No family could live in such proximity and not get frustrated with one another sometimes. Jessica is a sullen, very opinionated teenager at the start of the book, but within a few chapters, her character completely changes; she is considerate, helpful, and wants to please. People do not change that quickly in real life. I also did not think it was believable that Larry had a large team of intelligent people helping him build the shelter. However, none of them built shelters for themselves, and they were all happy to walk away once the Shell was finished knowing they would die. I feel there would have been at least some of the people who would have been able to create their own Shell or would have fought to access Larry's.
I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars; the reduction of a star is due to the fact that although the book is very readable, it needs some conflict to balance the harmony, there is no excitement, and this makes the book bland at times.
As this book has very mild sexual content and mild swearing, I would recommend this book to adults and teenagers. Unlight would be enjoyed by readers who like science fiction stories which make you think - this could happen!
Thank you Chandra Shekhar who allowed me a free Kindle book in exchange for my unbiased review. You can read the rest of my review here : http://onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-... or on my website https://www.blogger.com/profile/17771...
December 4, 2018
DNF. While the premise of the book is interesting the story has been done many times before with dramatic survival after a world ending catastrophe. The writing was stilted and the dialogue was not what would be heard in everyday conversation. I could not continue while being constantly irritated by the writing style.
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November 23, 2018I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The premise of the story was great and, while not traditional sci-fi since it is near future, it was pretty interesting. The characters were a bit too perfect for me and some of the dialogue seem too "everyday" and not literary enough. Also there were a couple of errors about America in the text, but I suppose that is merely cosmic payback for all the times us American writers have flubbed details about exotic locales around the globe. In addition, unless the book is setting up a sequel, I thought the ending was a bit abrupt.
That having been said, I enjoyed the book.
The premise of the story was great and, while not traditional sci-fi since it is near future, it was pretty interesting. The characters were a bit too perfect for me and some of the dialogue seem too "everyday" and not literary enough. Also there were a couple of errors about America in the text, but I suppose that is merely cosmic payback for all the times us American writers have flubbed details about exotic locales around the globe. In addition, unless the book is setting up a sequel, I thought the ending was a bit abrupt.
That having been said, I enjoyed the book.
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