The Softwire: Wormhole Pirates On Orbis 3 (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
This is the third book in The Softwire Series. Though the author remains focused on his goal of using science fiction to capture the reluctant and/or non-engaged reader, the targeted reader might get burned out trying to keep score of the plots, subplots and characters.Lots of action and teen-aged characters give readers a story they can enjoy. The challenges, characters, and story are believable and relevant to the reader. This turned out better than I thought. I started it thinking it would just be another rotation on another orbis ring...and I especially started losing a bit of interest when JT talked about the Quest-Nest game, which was interesting but complicated and unrelateable. I felt like I could nearly predict events: JT will break a rule. He'll get in trouble. He and Max will have a fight. JT will end up playing Chancelor's Challenge. Yet, there were things I couldn't predict, like Ceesar's ID and the worm parasites and addiction to scoping.The whole Tonat and Scion thing ended the book neatly and appropriately, but not satisfactorily.UGH! Now I must wait to find out what happens!!
What do You think about The Softwire: Wormhole Pirates On Orbis 3 (2009)?
Somewhat confusing, but, I still get the message and is a great story!
—Slot69