Review: A universe in decline
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 6, 2013
The most interesting aspect of the universe in this story to me is that it is well past its glory days. The Empire has fallen apart, planets are mostly left on their own, and most societies are in social and economic decline.Despite that, the protagonist is on a mission to make a new life for himself. Haunted by his past (cliche, but a reliable recipe for a character with depth), he drifts for a while until he stumbles upon a new vocation, a new purpose, and a new love.While this may not be the most original hero's journey, the characters and universe are unique enough that I was absorbed in this book and, immediately, its sequel. I recommend this book to anyone who reads space opera for the worlds and the characters, like I do. A worthy title in Amazon's unprinted ebook library for sci fi fans.