Review: Partials
I have read Dan Wells’ John Cleaver series and thoroughly enjoyed them. I was excited about what he could do with Partials, but was sorely disappointed. There are certain aspects to the setting that are a positive, but there are a plethora of other issues that make this a mediocre read. Mild spoilers are forthcoming.
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Review: Deceived
Breaking away from the post movies books, I have focused my Star Wars reading on stories covering the days of old. While Revan was not a great book, I found it to be good enough though ultimately unsatisfying. It did get me interested in reading not only Drew Karpyshyn’s Bane trilogy, but also the other Old Republic era novels, Deceived and Fatal Alliance. I was hoping for a similar somewhat fun, but not spectacular, experience. Instead I was treated to a flat “nothing new to see here” plot whose sole purpose seemed to be building momentum for the then upcoming MMO, Star Wars: The Old Republic, focusing on characters that felt like flat rehashed versions of other characters I have read about in other Star Wars novels. I wanted to like this book, but I had a hard time enjoying it for what it was like I did with Revan, despite the backlash the latter book has received. I know I am among the minority concerning Deceived, but aside from the over the top but still fun to watch trailers for the MMO of Malgus, there was nothing in this book that left any memorable or positive impressions. I did not hate this book, but I certainly did not like it. Read it today, forget it tomorrow. In my opinion, that is a telltale sign of, at best, a mediocre book. I intend on giving Paul Kemp another shot with Riptide or Crosscurrent, though it may be a while before I push myself to do so. I give Deceived 4 out of 10.
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