Maxence
Despite some pacing issues that slowed my reading at times, Persepolis Rising is a solid transitional installment. I found the time skip well-handled and enjoyed discovering how the sociopolitical landscape and the characters had evolved during that gap.
The reflection on nostalgia — including nostalgia for difficult times — carried by Drummer and Naomi was interesting and helped flesh out their characters.
In my view, the real achievement lies with the Laconians. Terrifyingly powerful without being tyrannical or one-dimensional, their culture is compelling while their absolute technological superiority gives them an air of inevitability that works particularly well.
I hope the next volume will capitalize on these strengths and lay the groundwork for a conclusion worthy of the saga.
Despite some pacing issues that slowed my reading at times, Persepolis Rising is a solid transitional installment. I found the time skip well-handled and enjoyed discovering how the sociopolitical landscape and the characters had evolved during that gap.
The reflection on nostalgia — including nostalgia for difficult times — carried by Drummer and Naomi was interesting and helped flesh out their characters.
In my view, the real achievement lies with the Laconians. Terrifyingly powerful without being tyrannical or one-dimensional, their culture is compelling while their absolute technological superiority gives them an air of inevitability that works particularly well.
I hope the next volume will capitalize on these strengths and lay the groundwork for a conclusion worthy of the saga.