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The Neutrino Effect:: The World Builders

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I read a variety of books with all different types of characters and plot twists, but I must say that this particular book is up there with the best of them. The way that the characters interact is so much like real life that you become involved in their lives. I felt upset when I found out that Dennis and Lindsay couldn't have a child. Also I thought that the way the different alien races were described sort of magnified a certain human trait. Like the WarBringers were gung ho about fighting. And the screamers were pleasure seekers, and the WorldBuilders were very intellectual. I'm not sure if this is what the writer intended but it really adds a different aspect that most sci-fi books don't have. Overall definitely a great read.

Isac Asimov is alive. He lives in Michael Kirshteyn. This book is a 'must read' for all ages. The plot in the book develops very fast, leaving you at awe that you didn't see that one coming, and then the hole experience is repeated again and again with each new development. All the characters are well defined, full of life and every day problems just like in the real world. This is what makes this book read as if it was someone's autobiography with the exception that at the end of the book you come to a realization that this someone is fictional and does not exist. The book contains lots of science and filled with numerous predictions of the devices that will come in the future. Just like Julius Vern predicted the creation of underwater crafts (submarines), Michael Kirshteyn predicts the development of the Neutrino transmitter and the Neutrino gun, and describes what may happen to us and our civilization once these devices come into existence. I enjoyed very much reading this book and would highly recommend the book to everyone.

I thought that THE NEUTRINO EFFECT was a very good book. The dynamic characters and the many plot twists left me wanting to read more. Also it was pretty neat how the author made the one transmission to outer space have so many different repercussions for all of the members of the team. I especially liked Dennis and Lindsay. They seemed to add a more " down to earth" flare to the book and the problems they faced made them more real. Also I get a real sense of what the characters are like through the way they handle the same problem in so many different ways. Over all I think that this book will be a best seller!

This is definitely the book of the new millennia. The book is very well written, full of action, new ideas and intriguing characters. If I am to draw an analogy, I would classify this book as a product of fusion of Star Wars and Independence Day. If you love sci-fi this is the book to read!

I have to admit, I'm only on page 55 of the book, but I can write about what I've found so far. It's a good story with some unique ideas, which is great in sci-fi. I find I don't want to put the book down.

On the other hand, on nearly every page, I find errors. Imagine you're taking an easy drive on a beautiful day, enjoying the scenery and the company of the person next to you, when suddenly you hit a pothole. A mile later, another one. Then another. You find yourself having to concentrate on dodging holes instead of enjoying yourself.

The spelling errors and grammar in this book do the same thing for me. I just start to get into the story when I see a line like this, on page 54: "By this time, the World Builder will have passed its experiences and secrets on to many offspring; in this way, most the World Builders life forever in the minds of their descendants."

Several times so far, I've run across the term "collective conciseness". I'm pretty sure, by the context, that the author means, "collective consciousness." Also, when referring to the planets Mars, Jupiter, etc., the first letter is capitalized. For some reason, however, they have decided that the proper name, "Earth" should not be capitalized.

I miss the days when publishers employed educated humans to proof a manuscript, instead of relying on MicroSlop Word.

I'm going to try to finish the book, but may decide to see if it gets reprinted after it's been edited correctly, and finish it then.

I thought that the book was pretty cool! I really liked all the different types of alien races and the many ways they dealt with war. Especially the Warbringers. And the way that the aliens are described, in full detail, really lets me imagine what they look like. I also liked the way that Xan was portrayed, very calm and thoughtful yet sometimes rash, it really reminded me of myself which drew me closer to the characters.