Review: True science fiction epic!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 11, 2012
Mark Whiteway's Lodestone trilogy is a true work of art. The writing is superb, the editing immaculate, and the world-building is outstanding. I also like the geo-science involved with the (reverse magnetic) Lodestone's. Although I would never claim to understand that kind of technology, the principle is sound.My Whiteway has a truly outstanding ability to describe his worlds (in ways I envy and would love to imitate...) There is only one rub- and the reason for 4, rather than 5 stars on the overall work.I titled this review, "True science fiction" for a reason. Often, science fiction plunges the reader into a new and unheard of world or galaxy. Hold on tight, because Lodestone will do the same! Usually, if you hang in there long enough the strange new world will begin to make sense. This was the case with Kelanni as well, but I admit, for quite a while, I wasn't quite sure what creatures were what-I don't want to put ANY spoilers in here but I was taken aback when I found that some of my favorite people had green skin and tails!Some of the animals were not described as well as I might like either- the graylesh is graceful and fast but is it a horse, an elephant, a giraffe?BUT- this is TRUE science fiction and lovers of the genre will appreciate this fine effort by a truly gifted story-teller!I bought this trilogy as a verified purchase and am glad I did!Linell Jeppsen (author of SOFT sci-fi and fantasy, because I couldn't do what Mr. Whitaway did on a bet!)