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Hutch: That's a really bad idea, and I can't allow it.
George: What could do wrong? It's safe. I assume the risk.
Hutch: No, someone could die. I can't let you.
George: BUT I WANNA!
Hutch: Okay fine, I'll go too.
(someone dies)
And repeat...
While I did enjoy the action in this book, it's a lot like Deepsix. I think I might have to spread out re-reading the series in order; MCDevitt is going to follow this same formula and I need some time to forget each one I guess. Lots of alien ruins, a Big Dumb Object, and enough heroism to satisfy anyone. All the characters are likeable, even the Mogambo guy grows on you during his brief scenes. I have to wonder about Hutch though and I also wonder about the laws. You'd think the starship captain would have the absolute final say, wouldn't you? But she caves in constantly, thinking about the repercussions if she doesn't. The end bit, where Tor needs rescuing, went on way, way too long. The idea was cool but McDevitt throws in problem after problem after problem until finally you're thinking, okay NOW what's going to go wrong? Good idea, just too much.
George: What could do wrong? It's safe. I assume the risk.
Hutch: No, someone could die. I can't let you.
George: BUT I WANNA!
Hutch: Okay fine, I'll go too.
(someone dies)
And repeat...
While I did enjoy the action in this book, it's a lot like Deepsix. I think I might have to spread out re-reading the series in order; MCDevitt is going to follow this same formula and I need some time to forget each one I guess. Lots of alien ruins, a Big Dumb Object, and enough heroism to satisfy anyone. All the characters are likeable, even the Mogambo guy grows on you during his brief scenes. I have to wonder about Hutch though and I also wonder about the laws. You'd think the starship captain would have the absolute final say, wouldn't you? But she caves in constantly, thinking about the repercussions if she doesn't. The end bit, where Tor needs rescuing, went on way, way too long. The idea was cool but McDevitt throws in problem after problem after problem until finally you're thinking, okay NOW what's going to go wrong? Good idea, just too much.
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