Polaris – Jack McDevitt (an Alex Benedict novel)

Title: Polaris

Author: Jack McDevitt

Genre: Science Fiction

I greatly enjoyed this novel. I read somewhere that Jack McDevitt is the next Isaac Asimov – that may be going too far, but he’s the only author I’ve seen get close to Asimov’s ability to utilize heavy science fiction, engage the reader, keep the action moving, and create a totally intriguing mystery. This book definitely made me want to read some others by McDevitt.

As far as the book itself goes, I do highly recommend it to any sci-fi fans out there. If you’re not into sci-fi, but are curious, I’d suggest you grab this book. I will say the premise kept me guessing for the most part, but I had pretty much figured it out by the time McDevitt clued his main characters in on what had happened. The twists at the end were not so surprising as I think they were intended to be.

I would definitely recommend this to any sci-fi fan, it has a great plot, awesome characters, very solid science, and an intriguing universe set up in it.

Recommended Age: This should be good for older teenagers. There is some more mature sexual innuendo and situations, but nothing too explicit.

Worldview: Atheistic

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