The Dark Between The Stars (2014) - Plot & Excerpts
The setting is really cool. It has little to do with real science or hard sci-fi but as a quasi-fantasy space opera it works really well. It is epic in the way that high magic epic fantasy is epic, except it has a unique setting and creatures in space rather than the normal epic fantasy tropes.Unfortunately the characters, especially the villains are caricatures who do not react to events in realistic ways. Instead they do what is necessary to move the plot forward.I really enjoy the whole series but feel horribly guilty and ashamed for saying so. It is brain candy, fun but not good. It seems that Kevin J. Anderson's new book, The Dark Between the Stars, resulted from the union of a blender and any seven space opera novels you care to name. While written in Anderson's usual transparent, likable style, the narrative is dis-jointed and pointless. The novel flutters between uncounted characters, each short chapter ending abruptly to shift to another of the 500 cable channels no one wants to watch. As I read the book, I kept waiting for the point, but it never appeared. Books this big are often characterized as "doorstops"; at least that would be a purpose for this otherwise empty volume.
What do You think about The Dark Between The Stars (2014)?
Continuation of the Saga of the Seven Suns. Liked it. Looking forward to the big reveals.
—Tin
A great continuation of the Saga of the Seven Suns universe!
—monica
Like talking to an old friend not seen in years. Much fun!
—Janica
