Speed of Darkness (StarCraft #3)

asked by fabio on October 31, 2006 12:12 AM

Far in the future, 60,000 light-years from Earth, a loose confederacy of Terran exiles is locked in battle with the enigmatic Protoss and the ruthless Zerg Swarm, as each species struggles to ensure its own survival among the stars -- war that will herald the beginning of mankind's greatest chapter or foretell its violent, bloody end.

All Ardo Menikov ever dreamed of was to live in peace on the verdant colony world of Bountiful. But when the vicious Zerg Swarm attacked the colony and annihilated his loved ones, Ardo was forced to wake from his dream and accept the brutal realities of a war-torn galaxy. Now a confederate marine, charged with defending the worlds of the Terran confederacy, Ardo must come to terms with the painful memories of his past -- and the unsettling truths that may dominate his future.

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This book was one of the best I have read in a while and the best in the Starcraft Trilogy. Filled with deceit, the book ponders on things such as the way the brainwashing works on the Marines ect. Moreover, with great description and hardcore fighting the book lives up to the game. One of the best endings I have ever read.

reviewed by webster on November 20, 2006 12:45 AM

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First of all, let me point out that if you are a "hard-core" reader that only looks for the best of the best, then don't bother with this book, I am sure that you will find plenty more to suit your explicit needs...

However, if you are more flexible and are willing to simply let go and take this book as it comes, then you are going to enjoy it greatly! SPECIALLY if you are a StarCraft fan.

I finished this book in 2 days, it really kept me hooked! This was because of (1)I am a huge StarCraft fan. (2)I love Sci-fi. (3)The book is very well written.

So my personal straight-to-the-point review:

*PROS:*
- The narrative is very straight up and in your face. It doesn't delve DEEP into archetypal, symbolic, or any complicated phylosophical meaning; however, it has enough for you to catch it without having to think about it too much. Thus allowing you to progress through the story quickly and efficiently. Which I find it to be a good thing since this is supposed to be a snappy leasure reading book.
- Eventhough the narrative is quick, you still get attached to the main characters and somewhat feel for them, which is also a con.

*CONS:*
- My main complain is with the character familiarization and development. You get somewhat attached to the characters, but not enough for you to really feel for them, apparently just enough...

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Overall, this is a great book that any good StarCraft fan, Sci-Fi fan, or anyone for that matter... Should read for the fun of it, to enjoy a good, rewarding, and dramatic journey through the eyes of the unsung heroes of war.

reviewed by advisor on November 20, 2006 1:28 AM

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