Review: Great read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 8, 2010
Yeah, the typos are heavy as others have pointed out, but the story has a lot of merit to it. There aren't many (if any) low-priced/free Kindle books out there without typos.This is a great read. The characters are awesome; you get a few good protagonists, antagonists, and others that can't be solidly labeled until the end. I love the mutliple point of views that criss-cross in the plot - it gives so much more depth to the story.I personally didn't mind the lack of history and background. The holes keep you wondering and imagining. There are plenty of hints from both the Old Haven characters and those in the new Haven on what happened to result to the current situation, but you never know exactly what happened. Then again, you don't really get the idea that there's any one person who has all these answers. The loose background you get is enough to know that a lot has happened over a generation's time.The ending is crazy! So thank goodness Justin Kemppainen confirmed a sequel will be coming.Overall, this is a very dynamic story with a lot going on throughout the entire read. The social and political tension on both sides of Haven is tense. The external battles and fighting are just as good as the internal conflicts you read for each point of view. Don't get mad at the ending! It's a cliffhanger, but it doesn't leave you many options to imagine, really. Plus - there IS a sequel in the future.