Review: Riveting!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 30, 2014
Belugay Fay by David S. Wellhauser is more than just a great science fiction story. The backdrop behind which the novel unfolds is familiar and relatable on different levels. David S. Wellhauser was able to bring out the very raw and (sometimes) regrettable consequences of human decisions brought about by desperation mainly through the protagonist Titus Pym.Having survived a tragedy, Titus Pym is constantly on the fight for his survival and escape. This preface fuels the narrative in one swift move, and the story dives into all types of moral, political, and psychological conflicts among the other characters. While these are common themes in the science fiction genre, Wellhauser managed to up the level of intensity of Pym’s character. Even in the smallest conquest such as finding where to get food, readers will feel the emotional toil Pym’s situation causes him. Add the fact that he really needs to get out of the heavily-guarded community, and you’ve got yourself a vivid and fast-paced adventure in Dragon Bone Hill.From figuring out how he would feed himself in the beginning of the novel, to trying to think of how to escape the city and ward off accusations of mass murder, Titus Pym’s character is well-developed and serves as one of the main reasons why the narrative holds together strongly.A promising start in a great trilogy, Beluga Fay is gripping through and through. Get ready to discover Dragon Bone Hill, The Wall, The Cartel, and meet an array of characters that will infuriate, encourage, and entertain you for hours on end. I highly recommend the book to everyone who is a fan of the genre—and even to those who are looking for a good book to get introduced to science fiction.