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Summary: Pulp SF
Review: Book three to Robert Charrette's Secrets of Power trilogy is easily the best novel in the series. Like the previous two novels the only character that I really cared about was Dodger, the elven decker. Charrette's main character Sam remains whiny and obtuse, unable to inspire me with any interest in his fate.
Charrette's writing style has improved slightly in this third book. Though it is still of junior high reading level, his technique is getting slightly more polished. The ending is a little odd, and leaves Sam's fate unclear. Having burnt out his magical powers correcting the problems his own stupidity caused, he is left with a good singing voice and lots of fringed leather jackets. Oh boy, what a trade. It would have been a lame end had I even remotely been interested in the character of Sam. I did like the ending with Janice.
If you like Shadowrun, read the books. If you like pulp science fiction that doesn't require a large intellectual commitment, read the books. If you are looking for deep thought provoking science fiction, move on to Asimov, Heinlein, or Niven and let these slide. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy these books. Every couple of years, when I need something to read that is light and undemanding I dust these off and have at them again. If you are happy with entertaining pulp then this is for you.
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Summary: A great finish to THE Shadowrun trilogy.
Review: This book could not have been better written, nor could there have been a better finish to what has to be my favorite trilogy of novels. Robert N. Charrette has a great perspective on the Shadowrun world and should be held in high esteem if you are a player in the RPG. I would recommend the reading of this series to anyone who is interested in the Shadowrun universe.
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