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Pandora's Star (Commonwealth Saga) by: Peter F Hamilton

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Rating: - What an imagination!

This was my first Peter Hamilton book. I consider this the 'third' type of sci-fi book that I enjoy. The first being the Robert Heinlein type (Kind of factual standard sci-fi, with a main character), and the second being the Anne McCaffrey type (more fantasy with things like flying dragons, etc.) Peter Hamilton has created vast new universes with some incredible technologies. The story is so well written and enjoyable that I wanted to keep reading it after it had finished - luckily there was a second book - which was equally as good.

Rating: - Well visualised but could have been half the length...

Engaging plot, well researched scientifically but could have easily been half the length. This and sequel would have made great single book. But far too many lengthy descriptions of towns, backgrounds, clothes !!! Also, although I'm happy with the idea of genofixing and 24th century cosmetic surgery... why oh why does every single girl have to be stunning? perfectly shaped athletic sculptured legs, pneumatic sex sessions lasting days!!
However I may complain, did read over 1000 pages in under a week so can't have been that bad! But please Mr Hamilton, if you're out there, I can't believe the future is just going to be packed with the vain, perfectly remodelled, ultra wealthy, apathetic, self-centred... oh and what's with diesel engines still around in 400 years time??

Rating: - So very loooooooong

Not a bad book but it is a good book well spread out. 1200 pages could really have been 600. A lot of it was pretty dull too. I liked the side story of Ozzy on the 'paths' if only because it was a break from the boring police investigation bits.
I took it on holiday and it certainly passed a few days working through it but it was a bit too much like work to get to the end. I didn't bring it back, I couldn't face rereading it.

Rating: - A few light years too long

I like plots. I love plots. But this book tried my patience so much I gave up reading it for about a week before going back to it. It is overfilled with detailed descriptions of trivia, and lacklustre subplots that left me exhausted. The tedium is terminal in parts. That said, some of the science is great. When I read science fiction, I want fast-paced and snappy, or else a leviathan of the quality of Asimov. This is neither.

Rating: - Good, But a little too wordy

First Hamilton book I've read took around three weeks.
Writing style is good and coherent, and the main plot is great and well played out. there are however a few vapid subplots that you really don't need to know about and are seemingly self indulgent (Ozzie & Orion mountain walking etc with a big Alien - who gives a monkey's?). On the whole it's pretty fast paced and you quickly get to the point where you must finish it as it keeps you attention

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