Review: My favorite kind of sci-fi.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 16, 2013
I have always found my favorite sci-fi to be the when the "regular" guy is put into a highly irregular situation and we get to see how he adapts and just how tough the human spirit can be when put to the test. It's also nice to read about plot devices and problems for the main character that don't involve a doomsday device and a race against the clock to save everything. We get more normal problems here but we feel for the characters so the problems become real to us.A couple issues I have with the book that have not prevented me from reading it three times and they should not dissuade you:-All the military officers in this book are complete tool sheds. They are petty, mean spirited, and seem to revel in making trouble for anyone without the appropriate markings on their uniform. I guess my question is: Is this actually how it is in the military? Maybe the author just knows something I don't. If that's the case I'm glad I never enlisted.-Near the end it gets a little teen aged boy fantasy on us. I won't go into detail but it made me roll my eyes a bit, but maybe I am just more traditional in my relationship views.Still!!! Read this book. I found it most satisfying and you really root for the main character..although if you're a guy you might hate him just a little near the end..read it and find out what I mean. You know you want to.