The descriptions of life in Switzerland were amazingly accurate (having lived there for a year) and brought back for me...many good memories. The book was well written but was dark and depressing. Although I enjoyed listening to it and finished it in less than 24 hours, I have mixed feelings about recommending it as I found it, in retrospect to be very depressing.
I love reading science fiction...first book i have read by this author. Although I enjoyed it not sure i will continue with the trilogy. An interesting to think what the process and experience would be for earth colonists to move to a new planet. Many of the issues and experiences encountered seemed like they could be prophetic.