Review: A little predictable,  but solid writing and a great premise.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 25, 2013
The series is very compelling.  The only flaw in the narrative is the continual references to the future's abandonment of belief in God.  It appears to be an important point for the author, but adds little to the narrative. I found the science engaging and the idea of a benevolent AI forceful.  The main characters in the book do suffer from a lack of change.  For individuals involved in apocalyptic events I would have expected more personal growth on everyone's part.All of that aside, the books are gripping and move at a fast pace with excellent narrative and a unified vision of what the world could be.