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Title: Painful, couldn't finish it
Review: The living ship idea is fairly clever, but neither the characters nor the plot ever really engage the reader. I had difficulty keeping track of who was who and the interrelationships among the characters. About half way through the book, I simply threw in the towel, which is rare for me. I've read widely in this genre, and generally insist on finishing a book once I've invested so much time in it. But this one just never gets going. There are some interesting concepts in the backdrop, but the overall story and characters failed to hold my attention.
