Trevor N. (trevor) reviewed on 8/27/2009 + 38 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 1

In Halting State, Charles Stross delivers a story filled with fascinating near-future scenarios that are so plausible the reader's mind is ignited by the possibilities. The focus is on three characters, all of which are believable and likable. Stross makes an interesting narrative choice, telling the entire story in second person, and he does it so well that in retrospect, it just blends right into the story. He could use some help with the plot-twisty stuff and the ending was a tiny bit flat or I would have given the book 4 1/2 rather than 4 stars. If you like sci-fi, read Halting State.

Back to all reviews by this member
Back to all reviews of this book
Back to Book Reviews
Back to Book Details