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Review by BreathofFreshAriel -- Solaris Seethes (Solaris...
[Following is a volunteer review of "Solaris Seethes (Solaris Saga book 1)" by Janet McNulty.]
The female protagonist, Rynah, has her home planet destroyed and must seek out the help of a ship run with artificial intelligence and an almost human attitude. The ship brings four humans on board, each from different periods of the Earth's history that match the description of a myth that has circulated the many star systems. This myth could prove to be the key to stopping the destruction of life as we know it. Although from completely different spacetimes and cultures, their humanity links them in the likeness of their compassion, courage, and empathy.
I was surprisingly pleased with this book. Generally, I steer towards non-fiction, but it was an attempt to broaden my horizons when I chose Solaris Seethes, and it does not disappoint. At times, I found it a bit cliche, as maybe all sci-fi is, but I found it equally intriguing and witty. Each character develops in their own time, and in ways that highlight the many intricacies of human values. Solaris Seethes works on tackling the different definitions we humans give our many attributes; the most notable theme being bravery, and what it really means to have courage, one character in particular challenges what the others thought it meant to have guts.
It’s always lovely to see a female protagonist as the star of a sci-fi novel (or any novel at all), and Janet Mcnulty does the women who pioneered science fiction justice. I would recommend this book to teenagers, or anyone that appreciates the elements of betrayal, comedy, action, and friendship bundled into one. Those who like a quirky read, or something not entirely too serious would enjoy this book.
The author slips in some humor and certainly doesn't leave one hanging in the dark parts too long. The plot was well thought out and entertaining, and the characters have delightful chemistry. There is also a visual appeal to this book as the author included some colorful and futuristic illustrations. I can't remember the last time I had a book with pictures in it! For those who enjoy the visual stimulation that comes with pictures, this is a plus, but it is certainly is not covering for a lack of details or description.
There were a lot of parentheses used throughout the book meant to give more description about the character's circumstances, but it was sometimes more of a distraction from what was going on in the scene. Other than a slight bit of confusion from detail overload, the overall writing was well done. There were a few mistakes and grammatical errors, but nothing that would be too distracting to the audiences I’ve recommended. I give this novel a 3 out of 4 stars. The errors played a part in my score, but its characters won me over and even made me reconsider my own preconceptions. As a heads up, this book ends on a cliffhanger and picks back up in Solaris Seethes 2.
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Solaris Seethes (Solaris Saga book 1)
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The female protagonist, Rynah, has her home planet destroyed and must seek out the help of a ship run with artificial intelligence and an almost human attitude. The ship brings four humans on board, each from different periods of the Earth's history that match the description of a myth that has circulated the many star systems. This myth could prove to be the key to stopping the destruction of life as we know it. Although from completely different spacetimes and cultures, their humanity links them in the likeness of their compassion, courage, and empathy.
I was surprisingly pleased with this book. Generally, I steer towards non-fiction, but it was an attempt to broaden my horizons when I chose Solaris Seethes, and it does not disappoint. At times, I found it a bit cliche, as maybe all sci-fi is, but I found it equally intriguing and witty. Each character develops in their own time, and in ways that highlight the many intricacies of human values. Solaris Seethes works on tackling the different definitions we humans give our many attributes; the most notable theme being bravery, and what it really means to have courage, one character in particular challenges what the others thought it meant to have guts.
It’s always lovely to see a female protagonist as the star of a sci-fi novel (or any novel at all), and Janet Mcnulty does the women who pioneered science fiction justice. I would recommend this book to teenagers, or anyone that appreciates the elements of betrayal, comedy, action, and friendship bundled into one. Those who like a quirky read, or something not entirely too serious would enjoy this book.
The author slips in some humor and certainly doesn't leave one hanging in the dark parts too long. The plot was well thought out and entertaining, and the characters have delightful chemistry. There is also a visual appeal to this book as the author included some colorful and futuristic illustrations. I can't remember the last time I had a book with pictures in it! For those who enjoy the visual stimulation that comes with pictures, this is a plus, but it is certainly is not covering for a lack of details or description.
There were a lot of parentheses used throughout the book meant to give more description about the character's circumstances, but it was sometimes more of a distraction from what was going on in the scene. Other than a slight bit of confusion from detail overload, the overall writing was well done. There were a few mistakes and grammatical errors, but nothing that would be too distracting to the audiences I’ve recommended. I give this novel a 3 out of 4 stars. The errors played a part in my score, but its characters won me over and even made me reconsider my own preconceptions. As a heads up, this book ends on a cliffhanger and picks back up in Solaris Seethes 2.
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Solaris Seethes (Solaris Saga book 1)
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"We don't see things how they are, we see them as we are."
- Rabbi Shemuel ben Nachmani, as quoted in the Talmudic tractate Berakhot (55b.)
- Rabbi Shemuel ben Nachmani, as quoted in the Talmudic tractate Berakhot (55b.)
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This sounds like a fun novel with great characters. I hope the errors are corrected soon. Great review!
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