Excellent Science Combined with Compelling Characters
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“I have read some of the other reviews and can understand some of their points. However, I still have to rate this as one of my favorite sci-fi books ever. It is so hard to develop an exciting plot from real historical events and hardcore astrophysics.....but Bill DeSmedt does it. Considering that this novel is a rookie outing from a small publisher, I think it is amazingly mature.
I sincerely liked and cared for the four main characters (Knox, Marianna, Mycroft and Adler). I loved the back stories of Marianna and especially Knox. DeSmedt provides an EXCELLENT explanation for Jack's unique skills and outlook on life. I wish that Mycroft and Adler had been developed a bit more....but I am picking here. Beyond that, the conversations seemed realistic to me. So often I think there is no way “that” character would have reacted “that” way or said “that” there. I rarely encountered that in this book. The relationships between Knox and Marianna and then Knox and Adler flowed naturally for me.
The science was first rate. (Apparently it was reviewed by the likes of Kip Thorn of Cal Tech.) Using Adler, he explains in simple terms very hardcore topics in a way that a layman can grasp with little effort. The actions scenes were a bit jerky(?) at times but really were not a major distraction. Frankly, I liked them and the overall pace of the book. My favorite action scene was involved the tarmac scene at the airport.
As far as the podcast, again, for a rookie effort, I was very impressed. The production values were high. The voices were excellent....especially those of Adler and Mycroft.
A point I have to agree with is that possibly the foreshadowing was too much. While the climax is very exciting, I had no difficulties in predicting the resolution if you only paid attention. I wonder if there wasn’t a better way to camouflage it somehow.
I cannot wait for the sequel, Dualities, and to revisit this group of characters again. I will buy the book in print when it returns.”Read full review »
drunta via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/08
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“In my top 5 books I've ever listened to and that's out of hundreds. Excellent. Should be converted to a film . Would be massive”
Damedusa via Apple Podcasts ·
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05/27/11
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“Singularity to this date has been a excellent story and well produced podcast. The voices he uses are quite good, and I am enjoying the plot. Plus there is a quantum mechanical fireside chat and who doesn't love those. Its well worth the subscription. I'm hooked.”
Polemicturtle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/06
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“Bill DeSmedt walks a fine line between fact and fiction,and in doing so produces great story. In short I can't say enought nice things about this book.”Read full review »
Rodent54 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
08/09/08
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