Date: 12 April 2011, 00:20
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This sequel to Green’s Deathstalker picks up right where the previous one left off. The first book details more the events which lead to Owen Deathstalker’s decision to start a rebellion – this book covers what he does to get it off the ground. There is an interesting tension in the primary characters, because you have Owen, Hazel d’Arc and Jack Random who are focused on overthrowing the Empress, Giles Deathstalker (Owen’s ancient ancestor awoken from a stasis field) who seems to have the same motivation, and Ruby Journey, who is more there for the killing and fighting all weighed against an Empire with many intrigues going on within its various factions, as well as Captain John Silence and Investigator Frost, the latter of which actually went partially through the Maze and are manifesting their own mysterious powers. Silence and Frost I found to be very interesting mainly because they are the only ones who really even stand a chance against the other Maze survivors. All in all I found this to be quite an exciting read. It is quite fascinating to watch Owen and his companions begin to exercise their new powers and explore the limits of what they can do. I have not found any inconsistencies within the characters, as some have claimed. These are pretty decently developed characters which, as you’re getting to know them, have been through something (the Madness Maze) which changed them on the inside, so even as you’re becoming aware of who they are, their personhood is slightly evolving or transitioning. Just don’t over-analyze it. This is supposed to be a grand swashbuckling epic of galactic proportions, and Green does an incredible job with that. Make sure you’ve read Deathstalker first, as much of the story will seem a little weird without that foundation. The violence is both explicitly described and rather ghastly at that – so don’t say I didn’t warn you! So just toss out your expectations for a “realistic” tale, and set yourself to be swept away by a incredibly creative and innovative tale of galactic rebellion!
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