> > From: Genny Brown > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > > I'd like a comparison rating or a one to ten, ratio > > type rating from those of you who have read it > > already.
A 9 for original story idea and development. An 8.5 for interesting and original future predictions (I was especially intrigued by several concepts, and his adaptation of language, society, the web and webcams, and privacy & technology issues.) a 7.5 for execution (his 'jumping perspective' style of writing was very smooth in spots, and much choppier in others.) a 7 for character development. The book could have been deeper, more philosophical and filled with more technobabble. I personally enjoy that stuff. But Dr. Brin obviously set out to write a good, page-turning sci-fi mystery (as Asimov used to) and that would have bogged it down. I personally didn't like the ending, but that might be a matter of personal preference. I would and have suggested it to friends. Worth a read. :-) Jon _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com
