Review: To boldly go
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 28, 2014
Threads is a sprawling sci-fi tale, reminiscent of the great works of Clarke, Asimov and Hamilton.Riffing on the title theme, the universe is presented as a broad and varied tapestry, and when one end comes loose, so are there ramifications for all in this slick stalker-slasher-meets-The-X-Files-meets-The-Common-Wealth-SagaWhat I particularly enjoyed was the expanse of this fictional universe. This is world building on an epic scale – there is not just history, but also politics and religion that is spread throughout the space-faring worlds and provides texture to the story.The aspect of the twins was nice, and I suspect that more can be made of this in future installments of the series.Ultimately, this is an immersive story with numerous plots that ultimately collide to shape the future of humanity.An enjoyable read.