Review: A thoughtfully crafted glimpse into the motives of two men on opposite sides of a war
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 18, 2013
This review is for an Amazon Verified Purchase on Amazon.co.ukI so enjoyed these two short tales in this precursor to The BioMass Revolution, a book I read and reviewed first. The stories delve into the lives of two warriors from opposing sides of a war and both are very satisfying reads, opening up new dimensions to two characters in the main story to follow.The first story neatly uses the origin of a necklace to both introduce the revolutionary leader of Squad 19 and what he stands for. Obi Hepe is experienced, tough, cares for those under his protection, and is utterly committed to his cause. His story neatly foreshadows a twist in The BioMass Revolution, and although I still feel it should have been foreshadowed at the time, it nicely satisfied my curiosity.We are then introduced to Royal Knight Captain McNeil, charged by the State to bring down Squad 19. He is experienced, tough, cares for those under his protection, and is utterly committed to his cause.Herein lies the beauty of this collection: Two men on opposing sides who are both likeable and principled, both a leader and a hero. Which man is on the side of right is a matter of perception. The reader (at least, I did) will naturally side with the revolutionaries, but seeing Captain McNeil's version of events, nicely sets the stage for the humane and intelligent outcome in The BioMass Revolution.Read both books and find out for yourself. I applaud the author for the points made by these two short stories. Five stars.