an ever increasing interesting read
586564
Book four shows the creative way the author brings new events that shatter all your predictions and expectations of what was going to happen in this great adventure story. Characters you thought would be heroes die, other characters that were marginal become central, new nations with new exotic languages emerge all of which leave you with an urge to see what will happen next. At this stage the books proves to be more imaginative than the TV series and more and more it reveals similarities to the classic Lord of the Rings.
4435166
Although it gets a bit tedious at times, this is an absolutely fascinating read. A very reputable man telling an unbelievable story.
4850396
The author is skilled in her craft and weaves her story in a way that draws you into the story... she captures the readers' attention from the first page and holds it throughout. A subject which is in the fore right now (near death experiences) is explored in a most fascinating manner. This is an exceptionally good read.
2507617
I am not in the habit of reading as frequently as I once did, sadly. When I finally got started on this book I did not want to put it down. I greatly enjoyed the introduction of new characters in book 2 and the twists that seem to keep popping up. Once again the characters relationships are the real story, and I am looking forward to further developments to come.
3743832
I am about 2/3 of the way thru this book, and so far, I have found it to be very entertaining. Each story sequence, leaves one wanting more, (until the first few sentences of the following chapter).
Then, one is soon hooked onto another interesting cycle of the next fascinating tale.

<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/The-Cloud-Atlas/dp/B000FC0ZAI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">The Cloud Atlas</a>This book is imaginative and very well written. I have the Kindle version, and I find myself using the Kindle Android App every spare moment. I rate this five stars.
3174434
Although this novel began with a creeping start it gathered momentum and captured my interest totally to the point that I couldn't stop reading as It's pace and plot unfolded at increasing speed. It's premise, of an unusual starship/colony ship bring thrust billions of years into the future set the foundation for the unwinding of quite an intriguing story. I eagerly await the next novel in this series.
3876055
It's twist and turns,makes the read even more exciting, this book of course is a build up for what's to come..
254089
I love this author, although the subject is as vast as the state the story evolves and keeps a strong tie to previous chapters.
1938906
Excellent read......a fascinating story unfolds
3103623
I am a very big reader of non-fiction and rarely pick up any thing else thru out the year,but the title of this book and the appropriate length ( all good books are under 250 pages ) caught my interest. In my opinion this book belongs in a catagory, along with select others, of non-fiction with an asterisks for although the characters are fiction the story depicts something every thinking thoughtful person cannot escape, that if individually in the episodes of our life, no matter how foreign the experience, we don't attempt to do the right thing we eventually ,thru time ,become consumed into the collective white noise of society. whether this was the authors intent or just an attempt to write an enjoyable story ,I hope he continues writing and I am looking forward to reading book two,between my non-fiction readings.
4567204
This series just gets more and more interesting! While each couple's story has their hea, the author keeps the reader intrigued with the mysteries of the planet, and the stories of the other occupants. Waiting for book 8 is going to be excruciating!
1999874
Ive just finished reading the second book in The Oasis Series, EVOLUTION, and find it just as fascinating and enjoyable as the first book. I was interested to follow what happens to the quirky characters from ASCENSION, and am certainly not disappointed. Many of the story-lines develop in ways I have not anticipated but are made to seem logical. It is now safe for the mutant humanoids to leave their compounds and explore the outside world and it interested me to read about their reactions to this: a daunting prospect for some, a challenging one for others. As well as familiar friends from Book One, new characters are introduced, adding an alternative perspective. The parallels with our own society give food for thought through both tragedy and humour as Mercury continues his crusade to improve relations between Earth and Planet Oasis. I am now looking forward to reading the third book in the series by this imaginative writer  when it comes out.
424061
This saga is getting better and better the writer seems to be getting more comfortable with the subject and the people he has introduced.  I as a reader am also getting more comfortable with the style and where the writer leads us.  Can't wait to start the next book.
3222044
This is such an interesting book. The author's ability to make you think outside the box is astounding. It is so different from anything I've ever read, yet I found myself completely engaged and wanting more.
3345090
A great read (and I'm not even finished).  Interesting, insightful, a life tour of sorts into another world - the author's and the lives of all the people who inhabit the pages.
3473666
Reading the work of an ingenious mind is always interesting and stimulating. Furthermore, Dr. Hawking succeeds in simplifying something as complicated as the universe around us so that mere mortals like myself can understand where we came from and where we're going. An enthralling read.
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.