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Great story
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If you could be the first to lay eyes upon a planet orbiting a distant star, would you go?
If it meant that when you returned home - if you returned home - everyone you knew would have been dead for centuries, would you still go?
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- James Trimble
- 15-11-18
Not as good as you'd expect from this team.
A weak story well produced and presented, let down at core by author who didn't even phone this in, possibly a couple of texts.
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- Roger Newton-Darby
- 21-09-18
A very interesting story
Paul Heitsch is always an instant hit with his delivery. im interest in further instalments.
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- Mr
- 16-07-18
Great fun
I really enjoyed this. The premise sounded a little dull in my opinion but I was hooked fairly quickly. Some of the protagonists are a little 2 dimensional but the idea was great. Looking forward to the next one. Narrator was very good.
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- SBRAL
- 14-07-18
Not my cup of tea!
I have several of the authors books in my collection, but this was not as good as the others I have. I felt detached from the characters he created, which is unusual, but that is my opinion. Preview and make up your own mind. 1/5
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- Anonymous User
- 17-07-18
An exploration of humanity's dark side
Let me start by saying that I am an inveterate Joshua Dalzelle fan. He has a wonderful way of introducing me to characters whom I like, can often identify with, and who make me feel like I am maybe a little better person after getting to know them. THE BLACKFLEET TRILOGY, THE EXPANSION WARS TRILOGY, the entire OMEGA FORCE SERIES -- they are all full of characters you can develop a real kinship with.
I did NOT find this to be the case with BLUESHIFT. While some may feel the examination of group dynamics when put in the unique circumstances found in BLUESHIFT to be a worthwhile endeavor, I did not. The brutal and dark side of human behavior which kept emerging as the story progressed was not how I like devote my mental real estate. Realistic, one might ask? Very possibly. Reality notwithstanding, this was one novel I could have done without.
Paul Heitsch gives his usual stellar interpretation of the characters. He is a marvel, and a joy to listen to.
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- shirley
- 11-07-18
Not my cup of tea.
I wanted more interaction between the crew and the humans who had continued to advance in the intervening 800 years. Instead we spend most of the time dealing with feral humans.
I found myself asking "why" a lot. Why were narcissists and psychopaths allowed on board? What was so important about the drives carrying the "history of mankind?" In the end the question became "what's the point?" This could have been really good if the author had stuck with one plot.
I'm just disappointed. I usually enjoy this author's work. I will continue reading his work.
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- Tm
- 16-07-18
Very solid 4.5 stars
Part science fiction and part thriller this novel is a solid 4.5 stars. The characters are interesting. The story is compelling. I enjoyed the narrator. Overall very well done. Will there be a sequel? I don’t know. If there is I will certainly buy it.
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- Senora Maven
- 15-08-18
Loose Ends
The story was well done however I wish there was a bit less whining. I know these were civilians but really...get over it. Once they got on Earth conversation got a little more bearable. Other than that the story was very original. Unfortonately there were some loose ends at the conclusion of the story so I hope there will be a follow up.
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- Jeffrey
- 20-08-18
Survival!
Some readers/reviewers did not survive Joshua Dalzelle's excellent tale of isolation and survival. It was not, after all, Omega Force or the intrepid Black Fleet. Right, but it was not supposed to be. Mr. Dalzelle stretches his wings in another sci-fi direction and I for one say, "Huzzah!" Seriously. This is a superb and very well written tale, the theme of which is touched on by a few sci-fi motion pictures of the last few years but not nearly with this kind of gut-wrenching "Oh no!" outcome. Will there be Blueshift #2? One can hope!
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-01-19
Awesome Story
I hope there will be more and possible trilogy in the making. I completely recommend.
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- Sally Filler
- 22-01-19
HMMMM Not his best
Not real sure what to think. I am disappointed with this book but HOPING that it is just a lead in to a better story; one more in line with the quality of his previous books. Not that any of his books are very scientifically sound BUT them are believable. The timelines are all wrong in this one, that is whyI am hoping that will somehow be explained in the next book. Many things just aren’t right in this book.
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- Al from Virginia
- 14-01-19
good idea, but way too much interpersonal drama.
good idea, but way too much interpersonal drama. good idea, but way too much interpersonal drama good idea, but way too much interpersonal drama. .
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- TV guy in FL
- 05-01-19
Good. But not his best
I love the omega series (except for the obligatory romance parts) and this story falls flat. I really wanted to know more about how earth got to be where it is and how and why mars is where it is at. And zero explanation as to what they found on Angel 11. But nothing. I feel like a deeper dive into those things would have made for a much better story.
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- Lilly Keel
- 31-12-18
Expected Better
The language was awful and definitely could not listen to it with kids around or on a road trip like the Omega Force books my sons like. Story was Ok, I guess Joshua has spoiled us.