| Title : Invasion Author : Jon S. Lewis Reading Dates : 1 Jan - 6 Jan 2010 |   |
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| Invasion is the first book in the series. Updates on books in the series can be found here. | |
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Colt McAlister is drawn into a war against things he thought only existed in comic books. | |
Book Review of Invasion.
I am of 2 minds about Invasion.
While the main characters are extremely likable, some of their behaviour or achievements just seems to stretch the limits of my credulity. For instance, Colt seemed way too young for a 16-year old. But then again, this could be a prejudice formed from reading too many books where kids are incredibly mature for their age. And it is that very “good kid” aura of Colt and his friends that forms a major part of Invasion’s charms.
And while Invasion wasn’t boring or slow, nothing really important occurs until near the story’s end. Even the death of Colt’s parents feels like nothing more than a footnote. But it does do a good job of building up the secret world Colt suddenly finds himself in, with all the legendary monsters and cool gadgets any superhero could want. We’re also given plenty of hints of an existing internal conflict and the maybe not so noble war that humanity is waging. All of which seems to be building up to some epic conflict.
Then again while the story was good enough to whet my curiosity, the pacing as well as the lack of that extra something to set this story apart from others, isn’t motivating me to put the next book on my wish list. All in all, Invasion makes for some nice, light reading.
I am of 2 minds about Invasion.
While the main characters are extremely likable, some of their behaviour or achievements just seems to stretch the limits of my credulity. For instance, Colt seemed way too young for a 16-year old. But then again, this could be a prejudice formed from reading too many books where kids are incredibly mature for their age. And it is that very “good kid” aura of Colt and his friends that forms a major part of Invasion’s charms.
And while Invasion wasn’t boring or slow, nothing really important occurs until near the story’s end. Even the death of Colt’s parents feels like nothing more than a footnote. But it does do a good job of building up the secret world Colt suddenly finds himself in, with all the legendary monsters and cool gadgets any superhero could want. We’re also given plenty of hints of an existing internal conflict and the maybe not so noble war that humanity is waging. All of which seems to be building up to some epic conflict.
Then again while the story was good enough to whet my curiosity, the pacing as well as the lack of that extra something to set this story apart from others, isn’t motivating me to put the next book on my wish list. All in all, Invasion makes for some nice, light reading.
My conclusions :
- Would I re-read the book ? Maybe, but not anytime soon.
- Would I want to read the next book in the series ? Maybe, but it would not be at the top of my reading list.
- Would I want to own my personal copy if I didn’t already own it ? No.
- Who would I recommend this too? Readers looking for a light, fun read.
- For those looking to read the book, would I recommend buying or borrowing the book? Borrow it.
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The organization is called CHAOS??? I probably would have made an *eye roll* and a sarcastic look, probably after either skipping through sections of the book.
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HaHa! Well, reading the book did remind me of watching cartoons in my much younger days :-)
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