Chris Dietzel

I let a little too much time between finishing the book and writing this review. The first book in the series focused on getting to know the characters and setting up the conflict that becomes the main driver of the trilogy. It was a nice combination of humor and action. This time around, the story gets into the heart of the war against the far stronger Vonnegan Empire fleet. This installment of the story has a little less humor as the CasterLan Empire faces a seemingly insurmountable task in defeating the Vonnegans.

This is such a creative story. I love how it takes the essence of the Sword in the Stone story from the legend of King Arthur, and incorporates it into a Star Wars like atmosphere. The writing is excellent and the characters have real depth. I think the nature of the plot of this installment makes it so that it does not possess the charm of the first book, but still very much worthwhile reading.… (mehr)

What a strange book!
Benny loses the love of this life through suicide, or so it seems. He continues to go to work as to not attract attention and unwanted questions from anybody. Yet he suffers terribly and struggles to cope with the loss & the memories. Somehow, every now and again he finds himself – what? Time traveling? In an alternate dimension?
I cannot decide whether this is an average sci-fi/literary fiction tale or a work of genius. Some observations and quotes it gave me will certainly stick with me. I really liked the Mortician.
Sometimes tough to read, sometimes repetitive, it didn't offer anything new to the genres – yet overall it was an engaging read and unique in its own way.
I received this eARC via LibraryThing's Early Reviewers program - Thanks, LT and author! - in exchange for an honest review.… (mehr)