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A review by coljac
Android: Golem by Mel Odom
4.0
This is the second novel I read set in the Android universe. The first was a disappointment, even for 'branded' fiction, so I was skeptical going into this one. Golem, though, definitely stood on its own as a solid SF mystery.
What made this such a good read was Odom's mastery of the internal logic of a robot protagonist. Drake is a great detective and an interesting character despite being free from human emotion. To enable character development when the main character has no emotions is a tough task, but Odom really pulled it off. Drake can't like or love anybody, but can he get attached just from familiarity? Is that so different to liking someone emotionally? Interesting stuff to consider.
As the mystery deepens the hijinks get more and more manic and action-packed, to the point where I thought the finale (for the novel - not the story) was a slight disappointment in being overblown. Overall, though, the action was written brilliantly. Scenes of cops-chasing-robbers were genuinely exciting. Odom has a knack for writing good action.
I'll move on to the second book without delay.
What made this such a good read was Odom's mastery of the internal logic of a robot protagonist. Drake is a great detective and an interesting character despite being free from human emotion. To enable character development when the main character has no emotions is a tough task, but Odom really pulled it off. Drake can't like or love anybody, but can he get attached just from familiarity? Is that so different to liking someone emotionally? Interesting stuff to consider.
As the mystery deepens the hijinks get more and more manic and action-packed, to the point where I thought the finale (for the novel - not the story) was a slight disappointment in being overblown. Overall, though, the action was written brilliantly. Scenes of cops-chasing-robbers were genuinely exciting. Odom has a knack for writing good action.
I'll move on to the second book without delay.