Review of The Scent of Distant Worlds
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[Following is a volunteer review of "The Scent of Distant Worlds" by W. D. County.]
The Scent of Distant Worlds by W.D. County takes the reader to a distant and exotic planet. With the invention of the time-distorting Ghost Drive, a carefully cultivated team sacrifices years on earth in search of plentiful diamonds. When they arrive on a planet - dubbed Obsidian due to its dark sands and black plant life - they find riches that validate their expedition. When researcher Cassie Clearwater suspects a sentient presence on the planet, things quickly begin to go awry. A series of misunderstandings and the inability to communicate launches the team into a conflict with an alien species, unlike anything they could ever imagine. This captivating tale takes the reader on a journey to explore the true nature of humanity and the dangers of our hubris.
This book was innovative and unique in its alien life forms and presentation. The aliens were foreign in a way that felt authentic and realistic. The story takes an unusual turn in the second section, where the narrative shifts. The reader learns more about the aliens, and new characters enter the story. I also enjoyed the book's pacing; I rarely felt bored or wanted to hurry through a section. County's prose is simply enthralling and well-edited; I only found one grammatical error in the entire text. The book was downright delightful.
I have little negative to say about the book. However, there were a few choices that felt mildly off-putting. For example, County often used descriptors such as "the Asian" to describe characters. While well-intentioned, I'm sure, the phrasing felt clunky at times and occasionally pulled me out of the narratives. Despite this, I have little negative to say about the text.
I give this book an enthusiastic 5 out of 5 stars. The captivating narrative and beautiful prose made this a delightful read. I will seek out more of W.D. County's work in the future.
I recommend The Scent of Distant Worlds to anyone interested in different perspectives. While it is science fiction, anthropology fans may also enjoy the novel. It does have elements of horror and gore that might be unsettling to some readers. There are jarring and off-putting violent instances, but it was not overly gratuitous. Because of this, fans of classic horror may feel dissatisfied with this book. The author explores an array of emotions, but characters rarely express a feeling of dread or terror that one might find in a more traditional horror narrative. In short, I highly recommend this book if you enjoy science fiction with an edge of violence and mystery.
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The Scent of Distant Worlds
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The Scent of Distant Worlds by W.D. County takes the reader to a distant and exotic planet. With the invention of the time-distorting Ghost Drive, a carefully cultivated team sacrifices years on earth in search of plentiful diamonds. When they arrive on a planet - dubbed Obsidian due to its dark sands and black plant life - they find riches that validate their expedition. When researcher Cassie Clearwater suspects a sentient presence on the planet, things quickly begin to go awry. A series of misunderstandings and the inability to communicate launches the team into a conflict with an alien species, unlike anything they could ever imagine. This captivating tale takes the reader on a journey to explore the true nature of humanity and the dangers of our hubris.
This book was innovative and unique in its alien life forms and presentation. The aliens were foreign in a way that felt authentic and realistic. The story takes an unusual turn in the second section, where the narrative shifts. The reader learns more about the aliens, and new characters enter the story. I also enjoyed the book's pacing; I rarely felt bored or wanted to hurry through a section. County's prose is simply enthralling and well-edited; I only found one grammatical error in the entire text. The book was downright delightful.
I have little negative to say about the book. However, there were a few choices that felt mildly off-putting. For example, County often used descriptors such as "the Asian" to describe characters. While well-intentioned, I'm sure, the phrasing felt clunky at times and occasionally pulled me out of the narratives. Despite this, I have little negative to say about the text.
I give this book an enthusiastic 5 out of 5 stars. The captivating narrative and beautiful prose made this a delightful read. I will seek out more of W.D. County's work in the future.
I recommend The Scent of Distant Worlds to anyone interested in different perspectives. While it is science fiction, anthropology fans may also enjoy the novel. It does have elements of horror and gore that might be unsettling to some readers. There are jarring and off-putting violent instances, but it was not overly gratuitous. Because of this, fans of classic horror may feel dissatisfied with this book. The author explores an array of emotions, but characters rarely express a feeling of dread or terror that one might find in a more traditional horror narrative. In short, I highly recommend this book if you enjoy science fiction with an edge of violence and mystery.
******
The Scent of Distant Worlds
View: on Bookshelves |
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