Richard Dawson
The Merge had a compelling concept, yet its execution is hampered by underdeveloped world-building and rushed plot points. The latter half of the book suffers from an accelerated plot that fails to adequately resolve all narrative threads. The final plot revelations, even without divulging specifics, feel unearned and structurally weak. A more deliberate pace and a few additional chapters dedicated to developing these points could have resulted in a significantly more satisfying and cohesive conclusion.
The Merge had a compelling concept, yet its execution is hampered by underdeveloped world-building and rushed plot points. The latter half of the book suffers from an accelerated plot that fails to adequately resolve all narrative threads. The final plot revelations, even without divulging specifics, feel unearned and structurally weak. A more deliberate pace and a few additional chapters dedicated to developing these points could have resulted in a significantly more satisfying and cohesive conclusion.