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Just read Children of Time - top notch sci-fi (sh.itjust.works)
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Just finished Adrian Tchaikovsky's Children of Time. One of my top reads, let alone sci-fi reads, for the past couple of years for sure. Super well-thought out concepts, good character development, and an irresistible hook that will take you out of your comfort zone when you find out that you really don't know who you are siding with!

Has anyone read this or any of Tchaikovsky's other works??

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[–] Moralion@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I would say that the sequel, Children of Ruin, is actually even better. The series falls off in the third book however.

[–] bakachu@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

Oh shoot i didn't even know there was more. I literally just put the book down tonight digesting it all. Thank you - definitely don't want to forget the storyline if I wait too long.

[–] Ashyr@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

That third book had some interesting ideas, but really failed to create a compelling narrative. I'd much rather he compressed the entire book into a first act and then explored the implications elsewhere.