Not your typical cookie cutter sci-fi.
927265
This story moves at a really fast pace.  Part of that is due to the structure of the novel itself.  It's put together as a series of rapid-fire, relatively short bursts that each have a short first-person teaser leading into them.  Somehow, Guyer manages to make this work toward a really cohesive and well-constructed story.  I have to admit that at the outset I was skeptical.  I was sure that the plot would wander off and leave me lost in a pile of disjointed thoughts - but that never happened.  The individual pieces all fit together and the multiple story arcs weave toward a common conclusion.  Well crafted.

The genre is hard to really pin down.  It's not completely in the sci-fi realm. although there are certainly elements of science fiction there.  That part of the story is secondary, however, and less important than the characters and their motivation.  The science just kind of melts into the backdrop of humanity that is really the core of the novel.  You find yourself just accepting it as a part of the world of "Rabbit in a Bottle".  I think that's the biggest reason the story is so successful.  If you consider the sci-fi element alone you would likely be hard pressed to find it believable, but disbelief is admirably suspended by the really nice story wrapped around it.

Overall, this is a really good book and a fun read.  It won't take you long to read.  The pages fly by.
331078
This storyline is far from the ordinary of what I normally read, but I found myself nodding along with the different theories given, saying, "You know, that makes a little sense." I even found myself sharing a few of them with my husband, who is really into astronomy and the exploration of the cosmos. I liked how everything played out over the course of the plot, and how there were different twists that jumped out for certain characters that I was definitely not expecting. Just the general idea behind what's going on with Earth and what might possibly happen was very intriguing, and I can't wait to see what happens next.

The reason I dropped my review from 5 stars was because of all the grammatical errors. I don't recall ever seeing "you're" used correctly; instead, no matter the context, it was always "your," and that got really aggravating. The same goes for "their/there/they're" and "here/hear," and possibly some others that I'm forgetting. I'm not the type of person to read through a book with a red pen, but there were just so many instances that it was really hard to ignore. However, the story was very good, it definitely pulled me in, and I'll be waiting for the next one (and hoping the editing is better).
4905493
An interesting twist on sci-fi where it's not all about the action or some large overarching plot of good vs evil, but rather one about the lives and personalities of individuals, the ties that bind them and how they come together as a family of choice... and who just happen to be in outer space.
2200551
This science fiction title has a mix of sci-fi as well as fantasy, with some religious undertones that will get you thinking.  The author has an engaging writing style that quickly gets you into the story and was hard to put down.  The technology in the future wasn't too over the top (you could get your hands around it), and the author wound it up nicely and it could either be a standalone novel or possibly continue on with a sequel  if there is a sequel, Id probably buy it just to see where the authors imagination takes us next.

I originally picked this up for free during a Kindle promotion vs. the normal Kindle price of $5.99  I certainly received more than $5.99 worth of entertainment value.  If you like a sci-fi book with a mix of fantasy, I would recommend this one.
4413481
Sci-fi is not my normal go-to, but I was pleasantly surprised by this book.  The book moves and fast and is quite entertaining.  This book is obviously setting the scene for the next two books, and I will definitely be buying them.  All in all, a believable world has been created with a solid cast of characters.  I am looking forward to what comes next.
2635146
A very good read, an unusual space opera that focuses more on characters than plot.
2608705
I don't read a lot of sci-fi books, but this one kept me reading.  Lots of political intrigue, and well developed characters.  Not your typical blaster action book.  He explains the technology and how it works.  An enjoyable read.  Great job Jerry.
2899738
While there is plenty here to like if you are a sci-fi fan, I liked Sentinel because it wasn't your typical sci-fi story.  It moved quickly and had the right amount of technical things (i.e., not too much).  Plenty of twists and turns that fit in the story line well.  The characters were well fleshed out and behaved like real people would in those situations.  I especially liked how things weren't stark and drab.  People actually had sex on another planet!  (Don't worry, it was nothing graphic, but it was a stark contrast to the typical dull, sterile environments of most sci-fi tales.)  The author did a good job of piecing things together and seamlessly addressing the questions that most readers would have.  And while it didn't attempt to take any firm theological positions, it actually acknowledged the question of God and how He would fit into all this.  Whether you like sci-fi or not, I recommend Sentinel.
3806231
I am normally a highly critical reader of the sci-fi genre. I was highly intrigued by the plot of this book. How much change must one person enact to officially change the resilient future?
In truth at times the tale jumped a bit, and thoughts were not 100% fluffed out. However this is entirely forgivable once you become fully immersed in the story.
I will be picking up book 2 in the series once it is available, since I cannot wait to see what the future holds.
2047572
This book really shocked me with how well it was written. When I bought this I didn't know what to expect. I was afraid it was going to be some super ridiculous sci-fi story. But it wasn't. Earth is pretty much normal expect for the dark ages deal and the humans turned cyborg thing. There's no confusing super advance technology talk nonsense. I liked the fact that the love triangle is settled at the end of the book. Well so it seems. I wish there was more emotion but for obvious reasons there wasn't but I am actually excited to read the next book.
4322099
Not your typical space opera or suspense story. Plays with your expectations but doesn't pander to them. If you're looking for a strong female hero, who uses brains over brawn, she's here.
1217367
Not the best book but different enough to hold my attention.  Don't let the sci-fi label keep you from reading it.
2623702
Not your typical sci-fi story; stays close to home (all of the action occurs on a moon of Jupiter) and the characters are all human.  A very diverse group of humans (in terms of cultures, religions, etc.) and the author was extremely respectful of all our differences!  The personalities were distinct, well-written, and you cared about their predicaments.  There was action and suspense, but really this was more about people, and how they cope with prolonged stressful situations.  I enjoyed it tremendously, and you can't go wrong for the price.
4289228
Not for the simple-minded. WAY out of the league for regular movie watchers. This one is an amazing and complicated low-budget science fiction. Genious script and screenwriting.
1404871
This book was excellent!  I don't normally buy sci-fi. I am strictly a sword and sorcery type of girl. But this book was given to me by a well meaning friend and I wasn't disappointed. The science lost me once and a while, but really the story line kept me interested. I would suggest this  book to anyone sci-fi lover or not. I think that the author took some huge  leaps with the science, but over all I think that was to be expected with  this tpye of story. I enjoied the characters as well. Again I say that this  was a book well worth reading.
3677123
I found this book to be a fun read, with a bit different approach to setting up a space battle.  The premise of different earth colonies coming back into contact after centuries of separation is a intriguing platform to build a story on.  The characters were all interesting, and the differences in cultures allows the story to develop around their unique perspectives to their civilizations.  Throw in the almost human AI, and it makes for an interesting mix.  I will certainly be getting the next installment of this series.
3739258
Captivating storyline, it made me think about a not-so-impossible future. Quite an enjoyable read, not the usual sci-fi fare but a novel idea sans aliens. I liked it.