Added this series to my list a few months back. Read book 1 about a month ago and I’m about 70% through book 2.
I’m struggling to understand why this book is so recommended here and on Amazon. Perhaps the English translation version is just bad?
The pacing is terrible and the plot is meandering (to put it nicely). And overall the character arcs and storyline is confusing. It has a ton of filler content that doesn’t add much and feels like it needs an editor to chop it down / tighten it up.
Every once in a while there are some novelties, like droplets (book 2). But last night while reading I was just skipping pages hoping to get it over with.
Was hoping for Alastair Reynolds but this is more Ayn Rand.
I hate quitting a book but I’m just about there. Throwing out a lifeline in case I’m missing something…
I actually really enjoyed the first book. Thought it was a unique approach to an alien invasion story. I was excited to start the second book but I’ve had to stop twice because I just couldn’t get into it and the storylines were way less interesting than the first. I’ll probably try again in a few months but i definitely hear you on this
That’s unfortunate but it seems like it just might not be for you. I absolutely loved the series and I read the English translations. The middle book is by a different translator. I think for me I found the ideas neat.
The English translation is not bad, the translation actually left out so much sexism…
Just finished book 2 and definitely thought it was a step down from book one. I will go ahead and finish the series but so far I am definitely on the fence considering it’s hype.
It started with an intriguing concept but really meandered and didn’t feel like the story had a strong link as it went along.
I finished it,l. I kept going because it was an interesting enough read but I agree with you, it wasn’t particularly well written.