Review: Epic Awesomeness
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 27, 2013
Amber and her sister Nicci set off for another planet and crashed somewhere unintended. Along with only a few survivors, they were left forging a new, unexpected life in the wild. They would not have lasted long without the help of one devoted native, Meoraq the "Lizardman". This was Amber and Meoraq's story of survival, faith, and love.Actually, this was an epic adventure. So much happened. Not all of the events were good, but they were all entertaining.The book hinges on the likability of two compelling characters. The rest are despicable. I loved Amber, that "feisty little thing", and didn't understand why she was considered a bitch. She was a survivor. She was smart, funny, hardworking, ambitious, assertive, loyal, and opinionated. What's not to love? Her compassion for those that hated her (especially Scott/Scot/S'kot) went waaaay beyond my tolerance level, but maybe that showed how awesome she was...and how terrible they were. Her love interest was awesome too. A protective, smart, loyal, giving man of faith and strength. His love for her seemed tangible. Their trials were many, but they persevered in the face of each adversity.So. In case I haven't gushed enough about The Last Hour of Gann, let me say this: The story was awesome. Long, but awesome. It wrapped up nicely, tying in clues and life lessons. There are VERY violent moments. There are intense sex scenes. If you can't handle that, it may not be for you. Just don't go into it saying you didn't know. Now you do.Most writers couldn't get away with writing something so long and detailed, but this one knows what she's doing. I didn't skip one word. They were ALL interesting and moved the plot along. It wasn't just a story. It was an experience. A worthwhile, unforgettable one.I didn't like this story as much as Heat, but I think it says something that I can only compare R. Lee Smith's book against another of her books. No one else's. Smith and her books are in a class by themselves: Epic Awesomeness.