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stacey_sassysreadingnook's review
3.0
3 1/2 stars
I do have mixed feelings about this one, I did enjoy it but there were a few things that did deter me a little. I went into this series blind due to not reading the other books in the series, so I did end up lost and a little confused in some areas, so I do recommend reading the other books first as not to get lost like I did. Also, the book is written from different POV's, instead of changing characters with chapters it was done throughout each chapter and it did throw me off track a bit, trying to keep up with which character was narrating, got a little frustrating at times.
I loved how detailed and vivid the story was, I could clearly picture everything that was happening, and it really brought everything to life. The authors did an amazing job with that. The characters were original, realistic and very interesting. Loads of action, suspense and mystery to keep you on your toes.
Would I recommend? Yes, if you've read the other 6 books in the series or if this is a genre you love to read.
I do have mixed feelings about this one, I did enjoy it but there were a few things that did deter me a little. I went into this series blind due to not reading the other books in the series, so I did end up lost and a little confused in some areas, so I do recommend reading the other books first as not to get lost like I did. Also, the book is written from different POV's, instead of changing characters with chapters it was done throughout each chapter and it did throw me off track a bit, trying to keep up with which character was narrating, got a little frustrating at times.
I loved how detailed and vivid the story was, I could clearly picture everything that was happening, and it really brought everything to life. The authors did an amazing job with that. The characters were original, realistic and very interesting. Loads of action, suspense and mystery to keep you on your toes.
Would I recommend? Yes, if you've read the other 6 books in the series or if this is a genre you love to read.
benlundns's review
4.0
I liked it, I liked how it gave the other side of events that happened in book 6. A lot of the things you are left wondering about get resolved in this book which was nice. Plus most of the characters by this time are old favorites and getting to revisit with them is just a treat.
scheu's review
3.0
My reread review of Dead Man's Hand turns out to have some meat to it, spoilers ahoy:
Coming back to this volume as an adult, I find that I have a lot of strong feelings about it and none of those feelings are positive.
The sex scenes are all terrible. I probably knew they were terrible before but in hindsight they are REALLY terrible.
Lots of time is spent on the Ti Malice subplot, but it's all resolved in the space of a few pages. Compare this to the parallel Hartmann subplot which goes on and on with the consummate Tachyon whining.
Hiram Worchester is NEVER SEEN AGAIN. No one ever speaks of his trial in later books. One of the most public, high-profile aces, and he just vanishes - unless I simply missed something later.
I compare this to Fort Freak (a similar street-level kind of Wild Cards story) and find the latter much more enjoyable. Now I have the Rox Trilogy to look forward to, and I remember disliking a lot of it, so I'd better sharpen my knives!
Coming back to this volume as an adult, I find that I have a lot of strong feelings about it and none of those feelings are positive.
The sex scenes are all terrible. I probably knew they were terrible before but in hindsight they are REALLY terrible.
Lots of time is spent on the Ti Malice subplot, but it's all resolved in the space of a few pages. Compare this to the parallel Hartmann subplot which goes on and on with the consummate Tachyon whining.
Hiram Worchester is NEVER SEEN AGAIN. No one ever speaks of his trial in later books. One of the most public, high-profile aces, and he just vanishes - unless I simply missed something later.
I compare this to Fort Freak (a similar street-level kind of Wild Cards story) and find the latter much more enjoyable. Now I have the Rox Trilogy to look forward to, and I remember disliking a lot of it, so I'd better sharpen my knives!