The third (and final, of course) installment in the Milkweed Trilogy by Tregellis.In the previous book, our rather sad characters were stuck in their very depressing, very cold-war alternate-timeline future, and we discovered what the name the Eidolons gave Marsh meant, so he goes back in time to 1940 to work with his arch-nemesis Gretel to prevent the end of the world (as we know it, as it were). I have to say, I'm rather surprised that this trilogy isn't more popular because the entire trilogy is very fast paced and tightly written. There are no points where we get bogged down in middle-book-itis or flounder around to create enough material for three books (since that's currently the "thing" for YA). The characters are appropriately changed, the older Marsh is not the same as the younger (which he shouldn't be), the attempts to nudge things the "right" way without being entirely sure it would work are nice (even better when they don't turn out as planned). The emotional issues that would come from going back in time and seeing everything as it used to be, as you wish it still were.It was good. Lots of awesome characterization, but still lots of actiony plot, and a nicely wrapped up ending that makes you feel pretty good about the whole thing, while not necessarily being a "happily ever after" for everyone. Necessary Evil closes out the trilogy that began with Bitter Seeds. If nothing else, it was neat to finally get some insight into Gretel’s particular brand of crazy, and learn just how much she has manipulated the events of the three novels. You learned some of this in previous novel, but Necessary Evil is the first book to actually take on Gretel’s perspective for part of the story. Otherwise, the book flows in the same vein as the first two. Slow action, moody atmosphere, men making the hard choices for queen and country, then having to live with the consequences of their actions. It all wraps up with an ending that, while not completely satisfying, definitely fits the series as a whole.
What do You think about Un Mal Necesario (2013)?
A great finish to the series. Thoroughly enjoyed this one as I did the previous two.
—Step28
I love a bit of alternate history and this doesn't disappoint.
—zigzaver
great ! this third volume is a real good surprise.
—flallen
Overall, a darn good conclusion to this series.
—Ephram
