Science Fiction fans will love this.
922402
Can't wait for the movie to come out. Card is an excellent writer, great detail and imagination. Second time reading this.
1394360
Anyone that loves the science in science fiction will enjoy this book. I loved the details and the far reaching  story line. Definitely a must read.
110399
With an exquisite blend of adventure, suspense, philosophy, and alien encounters, this futuristic novel is perfect for science fiction lovers of most reading levels.  Orson Scott Card is a wonderful author, and displays many creative ideas in his writing, adding just enough true science to make it believable.  The detailed plot and slightly different way of thinking are gripping, and most readers have trouble putting it down.  Surprisingly, the readers who enjoy this the least seem to be adults, especially teachers and guidance counselors.  Supposedly, this is because they have trouble thinking of children as mature thinkers, especially as young as those portrayed in this book.
2373279
I found this to be a very realistic take on what deep space exploration might be like as experienced as by a human crew, The space and planetary  imagery is outstanding and the plot somewhat surprising. I would recommend it for any true science fiction aficionado.
1827217
Roman Godzich has written a very fine introduction to what I hope will be a long lived science fiction universe. If you enjoy science fiction that seems reasonable, you likely will like it as much as I do.  I highly recommend you buy this book and read it.
4697173
Really fun read. I know that philosophy can be a slog at times, but if you love science fiction, you may be surprised at some of the philosophical ideas that you've unwittingly been introduced to. Understanding the perspective of the various authors and the inspiration for their themes can add so much.
3587998
The alien characters come to the fore in this sequel to "Forging Zero." We get deeper into their origins, customs, feuds (fraternal and inter-species) with passion, humor and surprise.

I was not as breathless at the end as I was at the end of the first book, but I definitely want more.  The list of novels and stories at the end of the book promise many, many hours of intense thoughtful writing about a complex future in which Humans are not always the central actors.

By all means acquire and read this book. It is a worthy permanent member to a good science fiction collection.
573585
Sometimes you just need fun,  witty science fiction. This is that book.

 I love serious SF but I also love characters who are clever and witty in a fun adventure. SG1 vs BSG.
Often when I'm looking for fun books I find ones that try too hard to be funny--and it shows.  Some writers create characters that are too over the top to enjoy,  or situations that are crazy for the purpose of being "wacky which doest work for me.
In this book the crazy situations seem possible,  the human motivations seem realistic.

 People make both stupid decisions and smart ones.  As someone who gets tired of characters on TV shows or in books carrying The Idiot Ball " to move the plot forward,  it was great to see the opposite happen.

This smartness of character actions are especially nice to see in the female characters.  But they aren't all knowing asexual people either.  They have libidos and issues too.
And,  as a SF fan in all its forms,  the cultural references in the are fantastic fun.

  Several of my favorite lines in the book are based on the tweaking or mentioning of famous SF and Film Noire thrillers.

 One of the nice things about this is the author  recognizing that in any future encounter with aliens,  we will all be relating it to our current frame of reference--SG movies and TV.  To pretend otherwise is to ignore the impact SF TV,  movies and books have had on our current understanding of the universe.

Is the universe more like Star Wars or Star Trek? Aliens or Dr Who? We won't know until later this century what aliens are really like.  When we do,  I hope they have a sense of humor!

Buy and read this book.  It's like a mash up of your favourite SF,  adventure and thrillers all spliced together.

 I want more from this author!
3521672
This rating would include the first three books of the series.  The subject is quite innovative in both plots and science fiction going close to reality.  The writing keeps you interested in looking forward to the next paragraph and next chapter
252918
The story keeps getting better and better. Some unexpected twists for a book of this genre, but they are very well thought out and serve to enhance the plot-line in new and interesting ways. It feels like the first books laid the groundwork perfectly for future developments. Characters grow and are affected by the events in the universe in a credible way. As a fan of science fiction, I will be expecting the next novel with great interest.
1093025
A nibble of science fiction that leaves the reader hungry for more.
4819192
The level of detail in this piece is just right. I like that it is not over done.  I also really like the representation of the different species in this universe.

This has flavors of Star Trek, which is hard to avoid when writing space sci-fi, but the author most certainly does not copy. It actually makes it easier for most readers that have grown up watching sci-fi to process quickly.

The tension in this story builds very well. I caught myself leaning in closer to my monitor a couple times.

Each character has their own personality, and she allows them to shine through. I have found this to be very believable.  The character that has my interest most is Lindsey... and I can guess that she had some experience with slavers.
97976
I will definitely keep reading the series. It is nice to see some new, fresh science fiction out there. I would recommend this to all science fiction fans.
2547672
As a work of speculative/dystopian sci-fi, 'Ache' manifests some of the best aspects of the genre, without compromising it's originality. This is a work with broad appeal, that would be enjoyed by a new comer to these kind of stories, as well as veterans of a thousand sci-fi stories. If you liked 'Brave New World', 'Snow Crash', or maybe the youthful rebellion of 'The Hunger Games', you will love this book. And, since your friends will be recommending it to you before long anyway, you may as well beat them to it!
2330545
The book moves quickly and presents a lot if interesting ideas in a comprehensive and simple manner. It's a very enjoyable read for any fans of science fiction and the mystery genre. It's a well written, compelling story.

I look forward to the next one.
3232596
This is a fun romp so far. Good science  fiction.
3908930
A creative story that includes concepts ranging from future and theoretical physics to god's of the universe manipulating the progress of sentient species. For those with an interest in physics this will be a particularly entertaining read. I have an interest in all things science and loved it. The alien species are well described and appropriately alien. The human characters range from inherently good to despicable.

There is some really heavy and detailed theoretical physics included in this book that the author separates with a disclaimer which may be skipped without affecting the story. I skipped these sections and really appreciate the author being conscientious to the more casual reader.  Those with a more than passing interest in physics will no doubt find these sections fascinating. The story is easy to follow, well paced and nicely layered.

Intelligent, imaginative and creative science fiction. Well done.