Not Alone: Origins

Although I entirely agree with some of the other reviews regarding the quality of the writing (this is very much “tell, don't show”), after about 30% I was absolutely hooked. I think this is chiefly due to enjoying the company of the characters; few of them are inherently “bad” and they largely come across as fairly normal people dealing with very unusual circumstances.

Despite all the faults (which are easy to find it you are so inclined), I have to say that this was one of my favourite books of recent times.

Tedious junk.

Repetitive nonsense spread out over 700 pages featuring a gormless idiot as the hero.

Needs massive editing and a new writing style that doesn't mention every characters inner thoughts every few seconds.