Review of Dark Matter Empire (Book 1)

Tshepsyt · Post by **Tshepsyt** » 01 Aug 2023, 23:36

[Following is a volunteer review of "Dark Matter Empire (Book 1)" by Alex Zadeh.]

3 out of 5 stars

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Dark Matter Empire by Alex Zadeh is an intriguing space opera set in the near future. It showcases daring combat, laser guns, three moons, a galactic empire, and numerous spaceships.

We are introduced to our protagonist, who leads a simple life on Earth. One night, while driving home from work, he notices a UFO. Intrigued, he follows its trajectory and discovers it has landed at his workplace. In a rush, he returns, only to come face to face with a real-life alien. From this point on, the story takes a beautiful turn as he gets abducted and finds himself fleeing from a far-reaching galactic empire.

Right from the first page, I was captivated by the protagonist. Alex Zadeh portrays a very relatable and ordinary character, making it easy for readers to relate to them. This can be both a positive and negative aspect. On one hand, the character could be perceived as underdeveloped, but on the other hand, it allows room for the expansion of the story's diverse cast of characters.

Another aspect I enjoyed was the minimal use of scientific and technological jargon. This makes the book accessible to readers who may not be well-versed in these fields. Additionally, Alex Zebah fulfills the promise of incorporating elements of RPG, which I found enticing and reminiscent of my own gaming experiences.

While reading, I noticed over ten errors throughout the book, indicating that it would greatly benefit from professional editing. Despite this, I consider it a fantastic read. The author does not rely on readers to infer certain aspects of the story, which occasionally pulled me out of the narrative. Sometimes, emotions such as anger or annoyance were explained to me even when I had already understood them, making the explanations feel redundant.

Based on the points I mentioned earlier, I would rate the book a 3 out of 5 stars. It is easy to comprehend, relatively short, and maintains a quick pace, making it a recommendation for fans of fantasy, science fiction, and, most importantly, space operas.

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King Nyebuchi · Post by **King Nyebuchi** » 15 Aug 2023, 10:28

It's great the the book used technological jargons minimally, this would indeed ensure that readers are able to flow. Thanks for the review.

Umesh Bhatt · Post by **Umesh Bhatt** » 15 Aug 2023, 21:04

Is basically seems a science fiction book using the elements in space and galaxies and weaving a story out of that.
Thanks for a honest review.

Tshepsyt · Post by **Tshepsyt** » 15 Aug 2023, 22:30

King Nyebuchi wrote: ↑15 Aug 2023, 10:28 It's great the the book used technological jargons minimally, this would indeed ensure that readers are able to flow. Thanks for the review.

Thank you for the comment. I enjoyed that too. I just wish it was better edited.

Tshepsyt · Post by **Tshepsyt** » 15 Aug 2023, 22:31

Umesh Bhatt wrote: ↑15 Aug 2023, 21:04 Is basically seems a science fiction book using the elements in space and galaxies and weaving a story out of that.
Thanks for a honest review.

Thanks for the comment. If was actually nice, even though it's a cliche story