Review: Profound and memorable. Love this alien character named Imms.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 22, 2014
I finished this practically in one go and at the last line I found myself somewhat sad and empty because it was the end. I have become so attached to the Silver named Imms that it was hard to let this alien character go. There is a profound message here even if it is not new. The scifi plot of how an innocent and simple minded alien is "polluted" by men has been done before but the way it is told here is deeply moving and emotionally searing. The story started in the alien planet and this first part of the story is fascinating but not easy to read as I was horrified with the monstrosity that is men and distressed with what happened to the Silvers. Men might have advanced leaps and bounds but their basal nature remains. To take and destroy as it suited them. A sense of suspense also permeated the first part as I was worried for Imms fate. When Imms was taken to earth and struggled to live among humans while being exploited by men in the name of science, I was apprehensive for fear of tragedies happening to this so likable alien yet unable to stop reading. I just need to find out what happen next!Imms' developing love and relationship with B is absorbing and thoughtful even as I wanted to shake B hard. Yet when the story shifted from Imms' to B's viewpoint I understand this complex character, forgive and accept his weaknesses. I love how Imms embraced all that was alien to him yet sad that he could experience the basic  human emotions called fear, pain, anger and love. Just a little niggle is that plot wise I could do without the drama revolving around B 's sister as I found it distracting even if it might be the writer's way of teaching Imms about humans' fragility and failures.  I could not even guess how the story could end for Imms and B and I just have to say I was satisfied with how it ended,. But I love Imms and hope the writer would give us a sequel. On the other hand could a sequel measure up to the depth, profoundness and originality of this story? Love this one and  highly recommended for those of us wanting so much more in our MM scifi romance. Definitely watching out for more from this writer and I hope this story will also be appreciated by the general scifi readers.