It was a little antilimactic. I was hoping for something that I didn't get, but at the same time, for the book as a whole, I'm not disappointed.
Ian Gubeli 125K subscribers · Nov 8, 2025
I Attempted Reading 200 Pages A Day...For A Week
The crime fiction aspect of it was okay. I mean, there was actually some pretty decent plot twists once I got, you know, closer to the end of the book.
It really is that perfect blend of science fiction and fantasy. It almost feels like it's a medieval sci-fi because there is technology. It was really quite fascinating how Gene Wolf pulled it off.
Like, I really do like his writing style. I find the events of the novel fascinating. I find some of the characters quite compelling, but I'm still stuck on his world building and his just kind of lack of filling in the gaps.



