Review: Fast paced, attention graber
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 6, 2011
The story, related in the first person, is compelling, once you can get pass the first chapter. I lost a few nights sleep because I just could not put the book down. Imagine beings singled out by a villain who forces you to play a game of life and death: you win, you live; you lose, you die. Then the stakes get higher as you unwittingly involve the woman you love. I just loved the exquisite description and emotional urgency in the "game" with the bomb.I found the introduction and first chapter too descriptive, as if the author were trying too hard. Initially, I did not like Martin, the main character. I was put off by his not taking responsibility for his actions. As the story developed, it became evident that Janac, the villain, used this character flaw to his advantage. I am glad I continued reading and subsequently became engrossed in the story. It was a good read.