On the speculative side, Henry employs a phenomenal bit of subtle worldbuilding through the partial perspective of a grunt with little formal education. However, Henry uses SF tropes to create a genuine connection between two unique characters, leading them on a journey that packs an enormous emotional punch. Military SF set in a vaguely dystopic future existing under the threat of imminent destruction isn’t new. Not in a mean way, but in the way science fiction fans tend to assume that they’ve already seen it all. Seriously, the spouse and I laughed at the back-cover description. Me, at about 90% through this book: Don’t mind me, I’m just sobbing my eyes out over these two precious men and their tragic circumstances. Me, before reading this book: I’m sure this will be a fun science fiction romance with some alien tech shenanigans!
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