Review: It's okay
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 04 2, 2013
"Dreamer" is about group of people call Silent who are genetically predisposed or had their genes manipulated. Because of those genes Silent are able (with the help of special drug) enter different/alternative universe which is created by all living creatures including humans and aliens. Each Silent creates their own peace of Dream then they go "visiting".New kind of Silent is born, Sejal is powerful, completely unaware of his abilities and going through teen rebellion. Many different organisations and governments scrambled to get to him first."Dreamer" is a fluffy SF, with very little advanced technology or development of future society and cultures. There is some brief description of spaceships and laboratories. Governments are dictatorship or monarchies. Slavery is rampant. It does have some action but, to me, it's feels like a spiritual story.Idea of "Dream time" or "Dreaming" is taken directly from Australian Aboriginal culture with a lot of 'poetic licence' applied to it. I am still trying to work out a standing posture of Kendi, usualy they just seat on the ground like everyone else when resting.Autor describes people and places beautifully, story is interesting - 3 stars.I found characters to be OK, but there was quite few of them with detailed descriptions and in the end most of thoes were redundant. Some confusion of roles: Kendi is the main character, but hero - Sejal.Plot is meandering in parts, motivations of the bad guy is so-so. Silen are not really silent, just slightly less talkative.Recommend to non-homophobic spiritual romantics.