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Title: Rise-To-Power Fantasy in a Science Fiction Universe
Review: The main character is a the epitome of 'unconquerable soul' and the entire book is about his rise to power. First through illegal society, then through legal society and alien politics. Around mid-book the author switches character perspectives, and I didn't enjoy this as much, because it moved the focus off of the main character and onto the reverberations of his actions. Plot-wise, it makes everything work out neatly, but less interesting than maintaining a focus on the protagonist.I liked the book, and the final lines of dialogue were a satisfying ending. Will re-read it someday. Problems include random slang during the illegal arc, emotionally distant protagonist during the legal arc, and uneven pacing during the alien arc. I was interested enough in the story that the flaws didn't bother me.
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