Paperback, 316 pages

English language

Published Aug. 5, 2018

ISBN:
9780765388971
OCLC Number:
1055567862

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5 stars (1 review)

"The second, thrilling novel in the bestselling Interdependency series, from Hugo Award-winning author John Scalzi. The Interdependency, humanity's interstellar empire, is on the verge of collapse. The Flow, the extra-dimensional conduit that makes travel between the stars possible, is disappearing, leaving entire star systems stranded. When it goes, human civilization may go with it--unless desperate measures can be taken. Emperox Grayland II, the leader of the Interdependency, is ready to take those measures to help ensure the survival of billions. But nothing is ever that easy. Arrayed before her are those who believe the collapse of the Flow is a myth--or at the very least, an opportunity that can allow them to ascend to power. While Grayland prepares for disaster, others are preparing for a civil war, a war that will take place in the halls of power, the markets of business, and the altars of worship as much as …

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5 stars

I read this in two days, It is fun, funny, fast paced, and intriguing. I absolutely must read the next book right away. My only complaint is that every POV character seems to be a smarmy snark machine, and every side character playing the straight man, it gets hard to tell people apart. So the only complaint is everyone is too funny, not the worst complaint to have. Can and do recommend.

Subjects

  • Fiction
  • Space and time
  • Interplanetary voyages
  • Life on other planets