Robert Sydney (1)

The Bright Spot is a well written book of noirish science fiction even though neither the story or the characters ever really engaged me. The hero, Nick, is just smart enough, and the situation just plotted enough to keep one reading along (as long as one doesn't look too hard at logistics of 'ware, the main plot device). It's the ending that's a letdown, a little too easy, a little too neatly wrapped up. The rest of the book could have been forgiven if Nick had been made to make the really tough decision at the end rather than being given an easy out by the author. It's a quick Saturday read, but not a story that will stick with one beyond the last page.… (mehr)