The Atlas Six

The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake

“The problem with knowledge, is its inexhaustible craving. The more of it you have, the less you feel you know.”

Synopsis:

“Funny how that worked; the innocent fragility of being human. There were so many ways to break and so few of them heroic or noble.”

My Thoughts:

• A slow-paced, introspective and reflective read.
• The prose was at times complex - not a light or easy read if that's what you are in the mood for.
• This book is much more focused on character exploration than plot, with long sections exploring their histories, motivations and experiences. The book is told from multiple POVs so you spend time in each character's head.
• More plot action happens in the last section than the whole rest of the book combined, which gives it a sudden pace change. Whether this is good or bad is likely personal preference.
• I found this interesting and intriguing, though not gripping until toward the end. I'm interested enough to know where it goes to read the next instalment. 
• If you like a plot that moves along at a steady pace and has a degree of resolution, this is not the book for you.

“The moral of this story is: Beware the man who faces you unarmed. If in his eyes you are not the target, then you can be sure you are the weapon.”