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git_r_read's review against another edition
5.0
Holey CATZ!! Just finished this today and I need a nap! I am exhausted and exhilarated at the same time. I stayed up late or walked another mile on the treadmill just for more time with Skyler and his scavengers and the rest of the characters in this dystopian/post-apocalyptic world.
I had a feeling of stepping into a combo world of 'Firefly' and 'World War Z' and 'Elysium'. A very exciting combo. *whoosh*
Darwin, Australia is the only place safe due to a shield known as the Aura. A rough place to live unless you are in power. Or can escape to space where the food is grown and scientists are studying a way forward.
Skyler and his band of scavengers are immune to the virus that has spread worldwide. It's a virus turning victims to what's known as Subs or Subhumans. Only knowing that they want to kill.
The immunity allows Skyler and the scavengers to leave the 'safety' of the Aura and fly outside for needed parts and supplies. This makes them a very valuable commodity.
Action-packed thrill-ride and I loved every minute of it. There are characters to cheer for, villains to hate, grey area characters to not know which way to feel.....
I love finding new authors, especially as talented as Jason M Hough.
Off to upload the next in the Cycle!!
I had a feeling of stepping into a combo world of 'Firefly' and 'World War Z' and 'Elysium'. A very exciting combo. *whoosh*
Darwin, Australia is the only place safe due to a shield known as the Aura. A rough place to live unless you are in power. Or can escape to space where the food is grown and scientists are studying a way forward.
Skyler and his band of scavengers are immune to the virus that has spread worldwide. It's a virus turning victims to what's known as Subs or Subhumans. Only knowing that they want to kill.
The immunity allows Skyler and the scavengers to leave the 'safety' of the Aura and fly outside for needed parts and supplies. This makes them a very valuable commodity.
Action-packed thrill-ride and I loved every minute of it. There are characters to cheer for, villains to hate, grey area characters to not know which way to feel.....
I love finding new authors, especially as talented as Jason M Hough.
Off to upload the next in the Cycle!!
queenmeega's review against another edition
3.0
Good start
This first book in the Fire Earth series was an interesting start. But there was a lot of explanation along with unnecessary action scenes. I'm interested to read the second book but not sure if I would finish this series based on this first one.
This first book in the Fire Earth series was an interesting start. But there was a lot of explanation along with unnecessary action scenes. I'm interested to read the second book but not sure if I would finish this series based on this first one.
boredpanda's review against another edition
2.0
I don't usually review books. And I won't this time, either. I just want to share a couple of opinions...
The premise of the book was fun. The world building and character development, not so much. I found myself not really caring what happened to the characters at all. The protagonist, Skyler Luiken, was not a good leader and had the charisma of a wet sock. He second guessed himself and his crew didn't even respect him. Ick.
I finished the book out of sheer curiosity and I ended up feeling really unsatisfied, and happy it was finished. There are two more books in this series, but I doubt I'll get around to reading them..
The premise of the book was fun. The world building and character development, not so much. I found myself not really caring what happened to the characters at all. The protagonist, Skyler Luiken, was not a good leader and had the charisma of a wet sock. He second guessed himself and his crew didn't even respect him. Ick.
I finished the book out of sheer curiosity and I ended up feeling really unsatisfied, and happy it was finished. There are two more books in this series, but I doubt I'll get around to reading them..
canadajanes's review against another edition
4.0
Good bad Scifi to help me get through depressing post-election time.
cdeane61's review against another edition
4.0
I liked it. An interesting end-of-the-world scenario featuring first contact (sort of) and a disease that turns you into a sub-human if it doesn't kill you.
The only "safe" zone is around a space elevator left by extraterrestrials that anchors in their ship at one end, and in Darwin, Australia on the other.
Good pacing, good plot, plenty of innovation and intrigue. Will , at some point, pick up the other two in the series.
The only "safe" zone is around a space elevator left by extraterrestrials that anchors in their ship at one end, and in Darwin, Australia on the other.
Good pacing, good plot, plenty of innovation and intrigue. Will , at some point, pick up the other two in the series.
readingintothevoid's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
4.25
Really enjoyed this and excited to start on the next in the series. This is not so much a zombie/rampant virus type book. I thought I wouldn’t like it because I’m not interested in zombie-like stories, but the SUBS—the virus infected humans, are on page for a very small percentage of the book. This is a sci fi apocalyptic mystery thriller.
constant_reader_19's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting concept. Some parts were a little slow.
diamondc's review against another edition
4.0
I was skeptical about reading this book since I felt I wouldn't enjoy it. Being a fan of zombie movies I decided to give it a chance. The Darwin Elevator was a page turner and kept me at the edge of my seat. If you like action this is a must read.
librovert's review against another edition
3.0
I can't decide entirely how I feel about this book. I loved the world building and I'm very interested to see what the Builders have in store for Earth.
I think the reason I didn't love it was the PoV swaps between chapters. This is the same reason I struggle when reading Game of Thrones - some characters/storylines are just not as engaging as others. I would be right in the middle of some page-turning action, and then land in another PoV that wasn't nearly so exciting. Not sure if I'll continue with the series.
I think the reason I didn't love it was the PoV swaps between chapters. This is the same reason I struggle when reading Game of Thrones - some characters/storylines are just not as engaging as others. I would be right in the middle of some page-turning action, and then land in another PoV that wasn't nearly so exciting. Not sure if I'll continue with the series.
csdaley's review against another edition
5.0
I am swinging into full summer reading mode now. Action packed adventure stories are my friends. The Darwin Elevator has been sitting on my Kindle for some time now. I have so many books to read that it isn't surprising that gems by authors I don't know take me awhile to get to. Let me tell you people. This one was a gem. It hits the ground running and never takes its foot off the gas pedal. It has everything a good summer read should have. Lots of action. Great characters to root for. Bad guys you want to see get theirs and an intriguing mystery wrapped around a great science fiction novel.
The first of three books in the Dire Earth series. The book is easy on the eyes. It is a fast and fun read. I loved this story in particular. An alien civilization does a fly by and drops a space elevator into the middle of Darwin, Australia and then disappears. Mankind begins to reverse engineer the technology and before you know it we are building space stations connected to the elevator. The only problem is the elevator didn't just bring technology. It brings an infection that turns anyone outside of the aura of the space elevator into a raving lunatic. Soon earth is a vast wasteland and the lone survivors are in Darwin and the space stations. Of course, there is also the looming mystery of where the hell did the aliens who dropped the elevator go and are they ever coming back.
Did I say I loved this book. I know I am getting a little redundant but really you should go read this. It reads like a cross between a space opera and a western. It has some of my favorite new characters in fiction. People you can really root for. The plot is great but Hough saves up some really nice twists. You think you know where it is going and the wham, left turn. Definitely a series I won't be waiting long to read the next book. Mr. Hough is a now on my must read list. He should be on yours also.
The first of three books in the Dire Earth series. The book is easy on the eyes. It is a fast and fun read. I loved this story in particular. An alien civilization does a fly by and drops a space elevator into the middle of Darwin, Australia and then disappears. Mankind begins to reverse engineer the technology and before you know it we are building space stations connected to the elevator. The only problem is the elevator didn't just bring technology. It brings an infection that turns anyone outside of the aura of the space elevator into a raving lunatic. Soon earth is a vast wasteland and the lone survivors are in Darwin and the space stations. Of course, there is also the looming mystery of where the hell did the aliens who dropped the elevator go and are they ever coming back.
Did I say I loved this book. I know I am getting a little redundant but really you should go read this. It reads like a cross between a space opera and a western. It has some of my favorite new characters in fiction. People you can really root for. The plot is great but Hough saves up some really nice twists. You think you know where it is going and the wham, left turn. Definitely a series I won't be waiting long to read the next book. Mr. Hough is a now on my must read list. He should be on yours also.