I liked the way Wiseman developed the characters and plot
920330
I liked the way Wiseman developed the characters and plot. The story gave me a real sense of that era. At times, a little too depressing but I still enjoyed it to the end.
1896937
Great character development, good mix of tense drama and humor
862735
I liked it! Smart and interesting. I hope to see many more in this series.
3252342
This book was an enjoyable book for several reasons. One was the development of the characters and each character's specific magical abilities. The plot was well-conceived and even though the goal of the journey was achieved, the reader was eager to read the next book and see how the story and characters continue to develop.
285560
I was disappointed when the story opens with Mike now working as a guide. The story then becomes more interesting, plot develops, more characters. Mike demonstrated growing maturity which was refreshing. In past books, I've found him to be childish and frustrating. He showed how smart and clever he is. Looking forward to the new book.
3208158
The plot, characters and story were well developed and I thought it was interesting to see the different approach this book took than the other L'Amour books I've read.
3228858
I liked the evolution of the characters as old people actually matured.
1948346
A bit to unpack at first but as the book went on I began to understand the characters and the plot and thoroughly enjoyed it
3682428
I really liked the world building in this story and think it has great potential.
3028780
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Going-Underground-Autistic-British-detective-Jonathan-Roper-Investigates-Book-1/dp/B0719KHLQY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Going Underground: Autistic British detective. (Jonathan Roper Investigates Book 1)</a>&nbsp;Lots of interesting twists and turns-and deduction by Jonathan Roper that highlighted the use of the way his brain works differently. For the most part, a very clean book with little bad language and no sexual junk. Hard to find a well-written detective story that doesn't depend on such things to draw an audience. Just good writing and character development carry this book to a satisfying finish.
1809681
I enjoyed the story, but it felt like Rinda matured and came to a lot of insightful conclusions very quickly, considering how sheltered, spoiled, and selfish she had been. And Alek, oh-so patient, witty, young and good-looking, seems almost too good to be true.
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At the beginning of this book, I had a hard time understanding why some of the scenes were given, but after finishing the book, they tie in nicely. They move the story along, giving information when needed to connect the dots. They also set up some back story for the next book in the series.
The author has exceptional skill with describing the scenery as well as thought processes. You can visualize the park and the sky so precisely that you feel in tune with the characters as they navigate the world. He also is very good at dialogue. I think this is his best skill. Dialogue is one of the propelling aspects of this story and each person has their own style of talking making it easier to tell who said what and when.
I really enjoyed the way each new evidence tied into the overall plot and the added cybernetics made it much more exciting to imagine. The characters struggle a lot in this story and it does help with tying everything together, but I don't necessarily see the characters pushing the story forward, so much as the plot is pushing it forward. I see this as somewhat of a downside, but that doesn't mean it was not a great story. I especially like the character Felix: a little insane with his ramblings but level-headed and exceptionally smart.
Overall, this was a very good book to read and I really enjoyed it.
3949139
Excellent character development. A worthwhile read!
3635382
I liked the development of the characters and the action. The plot held my attention and this was a very enjoyable read. Thanks Adam
1379990
What I liked about this book is that, even though the pacing is a little slower than I am used to, it kept my interest all the way to the end.  The characters are interesting and well-developed.  I did not find switching between the two main characters to be confusing or off-putting.  The world is carefully laid out and explained, and the story has plenty of action which is not marred by unnecessary foul language, sexual innuendo, or overly graphic violence.

I like a good hero book, and the good characters in this book are loyal, trustworthy, self-sacrificing, polite, moral, intelligent, and humble, amongst other admirable qualities.  They were not infallible nor invulnerable, but their trust in Arman did not lead to disappointment.  I found the author's insight into human nature keen in many instances.  The use of scripture is well done and appropriate.

I enjoyed the humor sprinkled throughout the book and laughed out loud sometimes.  There were interesting puzzles and revelations to keep my interest.

I have purchased the second book and recommend it for anyone who likes clean fantasy.
1182172
I liked the development of the characters. They were all very human. The story was well paced and let you use your imagination to predict the ending. I liked the way it endured without getting into many lurid details.
2227793
I really like the plot in this novel and how it was developed. The characters were believable and the story flowed well.