[...]they're all the same when you get down to it. Good versus evil, freedom versus tyranny, love versus hate."
Well, this time I chose the book only by its cover! I liked it, I risked and WON!
I don't know if you are familiar with those spy movies, resistance fighters or the ones in which spectacular escapes are prepared during the Second World War? Certainly they are good movies that do not fall in abeyance precisely because of their quality. Ixeos, with all its catacombs, sinister or not, secret entrances and portals, with the danger that can come from any direction and at every step, the way in which the characters are preparing for the No.1 mission recovering all sorts of relics, their ingenuity and organization that give prove, creates a similar atmosphere, but a fresh one. Modern elements are also present, but they are not seizing the action, just pointing out that "our world" has a chance still.
The author's idea is interesting. What you'll choose to do if you'll be "lured" away from your world and put in the position to fight for the good of others? You'll join the battle or you'll hide and you'll live on your own without getting involved?
"It's not our world, but it is. [...] And if they have people like us, then it must be true that there's some good still in this world, too; that's got to be worth fighting for."
Action is pretty alert, always something happening and manages to keep you plugged. The tension is present and becomes effective through the actions already past rather than those experienced by our heroes.
"Clay still had the small flashlight. Without a word, he clicked it on and handed it to their leader. The man's jaw was clenched tight as they followed the red stain to the portal."
However, our characters have their part of adventures, unexpected and dangerous confrontations, even losses. The relationships that are arise, the friendships can be destroyed at any time and their daily safety does not exist. The survival and the purpose's fulfillment are the only things that matter.
Author's decision to choose young people is a very good one. I think that the characters' young age is very important. Young people are free from all responsibilities, however at the beginning, idealistic, for them nothing seems to be unsurmountable and they are those who can pass easier over the "stress" born by their rapture while they still feeling its burden.
"I know what you mean about having some of home. Someone to share memories with, someone who knows what your mother looks like, and your school friends. Someone you still have a few inside jokes with. Everyone here is really nice, and, except for having to try not to get killed, it's not so bad once you get used to it. But having a piece of home... Well, that's priceless."
I like how their passions (we are what we do?) helps the characters not only to survive, but also gives them a chance to succeed. Each of them is predestined to do something, but remains to discover what, in fact to discover himself.
The drops of humor are welcome, refreshing the mood and highlight the real important issues.
There are many elements of which explanations the author keeps for next volumes, although the reader longs to know. Who and especially what London is, what power he possess and what is his goal, if there is any and if can be find a way back home and the connection between Clay and ... I'll not telling you!
The conclusion: I liked the book a lot and I recommend to you.
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