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Definitely a product of its time, if you catch my drift... But otherwise refreshing for science fiction, taking a different approach on the "future" compared to most mainstream modern science fiction. Also not a very long read, only about 80 pages divided over 12 chapters. The story only starts 1/3rd through the book, with the first third being a very... extensive chronology of Wells' life, and multiple introductions to the story. Didn't interest me, but fun if that's your thing.

If you can handle the old fashionedness of the book, worth reading for the unusual take on science fiction.

I read this book at a really fast pace compared to how fast I normally read, which is a good sign. I love the world that was built here. Although I must say, two thirds through the book I realized the pacing and plot points of the book feel incredibly similar to one of Killjoy's previous books, A Country Of Ghosts. Luckily. the world and details of the story are unique and refreshing enough to still make the reading a good experience, and I did not wan't to put the book down in the final chapters!

Het was een beetje een langzame start, waarbij ik wel het idee had dat je kon merken dat het Rover's eerste boek was, maar het zat niet veel in de weg tijdens het lezen. De tweede helft van het boek wilde ik het al niet meer wegleggen en las het veel sneller. Ik wil graag een vervolg!