Review: Short novella? Long short story? Or just a great short piece of fiction?
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 9, 2014
This piece provides the backstory for an important, but not primary character in the first book of the Expanse series. It is set before the action of The Leviathan Wakes, but I am not sure that it would be as satisfying a read if it was read first. (I read it second and loved coming to a better understanding of the character, but don't believe that it would have had the same impact without the larger context of the first novel. On its own, it is a marvelous example of how much can be done with plot and dialogue. It is clear that Corey (pen name of Abraham and Franck) are terrific writers. If you want a taste of their writing, give this a shot. If you read The Leviathan Wakes first, make sure to take a moment to tuck this one in before going on the second book in the series.