Entoverse

Rating:
Summary: Fails to deliver like the previous 3 novels.
Review: Entoverse is the fourth novel following the Giant's Trilogy. Like the previous three, the same characters can be found throughtout. Also, there is a great deal of scientific research done by the main characters. But unlike the previous three novels, this novel fails to maintain interest and can be confusing.

First off, the novel takes you back to Jevlen, following the "Pseudowar" between the Thuriens and the Jevlenese. The supercomputer JEVEX has been shut down....or so all non-Jevelense think. In harsh reality, JEVEX is still running at a small rate, but there is a totally different world living in its system. The author has created a new world for us to explore, however it turns out that this world does not follow the laws of physics in our universe. To make it even more confusing, it seems that this world is merely just a computer generated pattern designed by the Jevlenese. To complicate things even more, the inhabitants of this "new" world, are taking over the bodies of our universe.

Now, don't get me wrong, I am one for all types of science fiction and new ideas. As a matter of fact, I think unique ideas make a science fiction novel. But this idea has gone too far. The novel becomes confusing because this world is run through a computer process. Yes, it is a new idea, but the idea has been taken to far. In fact, this novel does not have the quality writing and suspense as found in the previous three novels. It seems this novel was written just to be written, lacking purpose and further muddying the waters. I do not recommend this novel, as a matter of fact, if you read the previous three novels, you might want to stop there, because this one could leave you highly disappointed.

Rating:
Summary: Fails to deliver like the previous 3 novels.
Review: Entoverse is the fourth novel following the Giant's Trilogy. Like the previous three, the same characters can be found throughtout. Also, there is a great deal of scientific research done by the main characters. But unlike the previous three novels, this novel fails to maintain interest and can be confusing.

First off, the novel takes you back to Jevlen, following the "Pseudowar" between the Thuriens and the Jevlenese. The supercomputer JEVEX has been shut down....or so all non-Jevelense think. In harsh reality, JEVEX is still running at a small rate, but there is a totally different world living in its system. The author has created a new world for us to explore, however it turns out that this world does not follow the laws of physics in our universe. To make it even more confusing, it seems that this world is merely just a computer generated pattern designed by the Jevlenese. To complicate things even more, the inhabitants of this "new" world, are taking over the bodies of our universe.

Now, don't get me wrong, I am one for all types of science fiction and new ideas. As a matter of fact, I think unique ideas make a science fiction novel. But this idea has gone too far. The novel becomes confusing because this world is run through a computer process. Yes, it is a new idea, but the idea has been taken to far. In fact, this novel does not have the quality writing and suspense as found in the previous three novels. It seems this novel was written just to be written, lacking purpose and further muddying the waters. I do not recommend this novel, as a matter of fact, if you read the previous three novels, you might want to stop there, because this one could leave you highly disappointed.

Rating:
Summary: Fascinating Speculative Fiction
Review: Hogan, as usual (Giants, Lifemaker, Thrice Upon a Time), does a magnificent job creating a gripping story based on plausible-sounding scientific principles. Hogan's writing is quite intricate, and he does a great job tying up seemingly unimportant loose ends. Some of the character development seemed a little artificial, though. I would strongle recommend having read the first three Giants books, although this story does stand mostly on its own.

Rating:
Summary: A Great Read!!
Review: I could not put this book down! It is a brilliant mystery book, with a fair amount of action thrown in for good measure. My only regret is that I have not read the previous three books in the series, so I was, so to speak, thrown in at the deep end, with no knowledge of the characters. All the same, I was able to pick up the story very quickly. I just wish that it had been longer!

Rating:
Summary: Don't waste your time with this one, read a GOOD book.
Review: I love the clear, clean, crisp writing of James P. Hogan. The solid scientific research behind his scenarios cannot be hidden.
His plots are anything but trite. But after reading this one I am forced to the conclusion that Mr. Hogan was doing some bad drugs at the time he wrote it. It is muddy, murky, and overlong.
It bears almost no resemblance to anything else he has written.
It is confused and confusing. It is boring and unsatisfying.
Avoid at all costs!