The plot is not fast-paced, but is intriguing. The characters didn't really make me like them or hate them, they just were there. A lot of the slave training drug on and I would've liked more plot focus earlier on. Great idea and enjoyed it, but needs something more to it in order for me to consider reading a sequel if there was one. ( )

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I had a hard time with this book because it just didn't flow for me. It wasn't that it was bad it just didn't grab me and hold my attention. There seemed to be a whole lot going on without any resolution. Just more questions. I love that it was not the standard read that's why I gave 3 stars, but I couldn't go higher because I couldn't relate to the content. ( )

Lagging in areas. Very hard to keep my focus on the story. ( )

This is a fascinating book. And, at the same time, it's boring as fuck. Because, the sci-fi elements in this book, the technology, is amazing. But the story is just plain stupid. And unfortunately, the tech is not good enough to carry the entire book. It's good enough for a short story, but just sucks the life-force out of this book.

It's the story of The Machine, and the chaos it's created, throughout the universe. The Machine is a man-made device that basically turned man into Gods. Because it allowed man to achieve anything. To create their own worlds. Create their own people. Create their own universe.

This book is centered around the slaves of these Gods. The police, who call themselves Enforcers. The Enforcers were called into existence by the Gods purely for amusement. Apparently. Just to see what they could, in fact, enforce. If anything. Imagine sending a puny slave up against a God. Comedy gold, right? Not so much.

The problem with this book is that the majority of it is about training one of these slaves to be an Enforcer. And it's slow as fuck. I mean, it's just such mundane shit. What do you want for breakfast? Would you like some tea? How about some nice hot broth, to soothe your stomach? Who gives a bloody fuck. Kill something, for fuck's sake.

I mean, if the Gods created these Enforcers for entertainment purposes, they must be surely disappointed. Because they really are boring as fuck. They'd make shitty reality TV, that's for sure. There's no sex, no deceit, no conflict at all really. So what's the fucking point?

Yes, the technology in this book is fascinating. And it's a compelling read, learning about The Machine, and its history. But that's it. That's all that's worth reading in this book. And unfortunately, that's just a short story. A book, it does not make. ( )

It isn't often I find a good science fiction book with a new and interesting story line, this book has one.
I loved the angle, very well written and it takes you on a journey to a world I think we all might like to visit..........or would we?
that is what I love about a book like this, it makes you think about what it would be like to be a God, (but still have all the foibles of being human) therein lies the catch.
I did enjoy this very much, look forward to the next one. ( )