What are the chances that there are life possibilities in other galaxies of the universe we reside in? If I have to answer this question, I would choose one hundred percent. The possibility of having life forms on another planet is a perfectly feasible option. Read this book review to know what the possibilities of the interaction between the two are.
Book – Luray
Author – Dennis Haupt
Genre – Sci-fi
My Ratings – 4 out of 5 stars
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Book Summary and Book Review:
Before heading into the book review, let’s have a look at the book summary.
Luray is a science fiction novel. In this story, our Earth has enhancements enough that we all are preparing for settlements on another planet. The scientific advancements in that world have made it possible for us to establish a colony of humans on a completely inhabitable planet, mining precious elements from the nearby asteroids. The scientific possibilities behind the settlement have been discussed in a plausible manner and are a very interesting point to read, apart from the story itself.
Luray, our protagonist, is an investigator sent to planet EE-297 where the process of settlement is in progress. A report with partial information regarding some kind of attack is the reason Luray finds herself in the company of Kailoon. Both of them begin their investigation regarding the upcoming attack and uncover a very suspicious exchange of information between a traitor and the aliens. It is now clear that the report they have received regarding the attackers is false and they are not as primitive as they have made them believe so far. With instructions to carry the message to earth in case everything goes awry, Kailoon departs for the war. Meanwhile, aliens capture Luray on her escapade and so begins the illusions, chaos, confusion, and manipulations.
Writing Style and Book Review:
The writing style of the author is brilliant and the descriptions provided in the story guarantee real-time experience of the events happening in the story. I found myself on the edge of the seat many times while a thrilling scene unfurls. The suspense and action are well-balanced and there is a tinge of philosophical conundrums throughout the story. The protagonist is well-versed in several scientific theories and her conversations with her AI implant provide a deeper insight into several of the paradoxical theories.
The characters are well-constructed. The most impressive character development is of Bin, Luray’s AI implant. The protagonist is clever and sharp in her conduct and I found her an interesting companion to read about. The supporting characters were also very impactful and the antagonist was also personified in a well-thought manner. The plot runs smoothly without any bumps and the development of the story occurs at a natural pace. The story doesn’t bore with excessive details or rushes due to lack of them either. The insightful discussions with Bin explored the psychological faculties of the protagonist. The first-person narrative provides easy access to the thought process of the protagonist. I really loved reading this book.
My Thoughts:
Overall, I really liked this book. I will recommend this book to everyone. It has something for everyone. It contains elements of brilliant science fiction, the plot construction is well and there are no loopholes in the writing. The character development is brilliant with enough recognition to the supporting characters; there is a scope of further development of the story as this is the first book in the sequel.
Why should you pick this book?
The description of the action sequences and the surrounding world is presented with feasible explanations, limiting the urge to switch to Google. Even the paradoxical theories and existential questions discussed by the author are agreed or refuted with enough explanation. Even if the reader is from a non-philosophical and non-scientific background, they might be able to understand it properly. The first part of the book was a very interesting and intriguing read for me. I cannot wait for the next part.
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