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Title: Mildly entertaining, but that's all
Review: I really enjoy Ken Follett's books and began this with enthusiasm. I settled quickly into the tempo of the book, but was thoroughly disappointed with the details which pad out the story - the environment, the history of the times, the fine details of the characters. This book is set in the scientific world of space exploration in the late 1950s, but it could be set anywhere, at any time. The only real references to the background subject matter are the headers in italics at the beginnings of the chapters - the book is remarkably light on research - so unlike his other great books.We follow the adventures of our hero who has lost his memory. Unfortunately, he finds this out and sorts out his life with remarkably little trauma and ease. He has a history of course, but even this colourful past is pat and unbelievable.This is quite a weak story that kept me entertained enough to finish the book, but no more. I was frankly disappointed.
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