Interesting concept let down by the plot
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From the books I've read by Alastair Reynolds this is the best, However while the premises is interesting, as conflict between two groups trying to save an environmentally damaged earth and then discovering of a copy of the earth is original.
It is let down by the plotting, which at times does not make sense. While the ending is ridiculous in how they leave the hero?
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bit daft but still enjoyable
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I enjoyed this book but do think that the Revelation Space books are far better. The plot is just a bit, well, daft. The characters are great as always and the ideas regarding nanotechnology are really interesting. So I thought it was a bit of a shame they got a bit wasted on a poorish plot. Still a fun read though.
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Century Rain
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Alastair Reynolds best book yet, and finally one with a well-thought out ending! A thoroughly odd blend of detective novel and hard-core sci-fi thriller, setting it in the Fifties throws in a pleasantly different twist which he has obviously researched well (jazz lovers read on!). This is also a dark, twisted look at humanity struggling to reclaim Earth, re-introducing genocide, Facism and our sheer inablity to get along with one another. Reynolds has shown again his wide-ranging imagination, although I agree that he perhaps could distil some of the longer pieces of the story (the wormhole chase scene is somewhat protracted). Nevertheless, a very difficult book to put down. Thoroughly looking forward to Pushing Ice next!
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Mixed
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Definitely not like his other books, I agree with the reviewer who said the sections where they're travelling through the worm hole is incredibly boring but I still found the book quite enjoyable.
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Ho Hum Implausible and drags
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I couldn't stop putting this book down, and only finished it in the hope that something might happen. The whole premise of the book is daft, and the author writes in the infuriating style of you get the info as to what's happening in frustrating dribs and drabs. Mr. reynolds books have gone gently downhill since his first and is not a patch on Peter Hamilton, Iaian Banks or Neal Asher.
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