The Dark Forest

It's hard reviewing a sequel immediately after reading the first book as you immediately draw parallels or judge it to a different set of circumstances. While reading this I felt my self falling towards the idea that the first book was far superior due to its ideas and exploration of an entirely new world. However, once the first part of the book was over I felt this start to change and my fascination with the story grow massively. It's gripping that's for sure and the idea it proposes is stark to say the least. However, one serious issue that nearly through me off the book altogether was some of the prose being absolutely insufferable in parts. It felt child-like and far too simplistic for a story of this scale. Luckily I wasn't put off and the reward for persevering felt justified coming towards the end.

It did truly feel like reading another one of the great Sci-fi stories of our times.