Review by _angela27 -- Homecoming by Jude Austin
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Review by _angela27 -- Homecoming by Jude Austin
[Following is a volunteer review of "Homecoming" by Jude Austin.]
Homecoming by Jude Austin follows Kata and Tau, who have finally escaped the lab of GenTech, where they were tortured and experimented on. Kata, a human being, was kidnapped by GenTech a few years earlier and was genetically modified and tested on by the scientists at the lab. Tau is a project created by GenTech to work in the mines, however, he is the first project created that can speak and feel. While Kata is relieved to finally be back in the outside world again, Tau, who has never seen anything but the white walls of the lab, is shocked at everything from grass to rain. Unfortunately, Kata’s many genetic modifications, including deadly claws and a camouflaging ability, as well as the bounty placed on his head for his return to GenTech make him extremely valuable to bounty hunters and other planetary governments. This makes it very difficult for Kata and Tau to make it back home. The two friends are constantly on the run and cannot trust anyone—even Kata’s home ruler—for fear of being kidnapped and used for personal gain. Kata and Tau must decide who to put their trust in to win their freedom from GenTech.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. There were almost no typos or grammatical errors and it seemed professionally edited. This novel also referenced multiple issues that we face in society today and highlighted the struggles that many people face every day. Jude Austin cleverly incorporates themes of abuse, rape, and slavery in this science fiction novel. Even though this novel was science fiction, these incorporated themes allow the reader to relate to what is happening in our world today.
The plot of this story is by far my favorite element of this book. The unpredictable storyline had me guessing what would happen next. I especially liked how the plot caused Kata and Tau to develop as characters throughout the book. All the struggles they faced allowed them to become more confident and trusting in others.
I enjoyed reading Homecoming, however, my least favorite part of this book was how the author spontaneously switched points of view. I liked that I was able to see Tau’s point of view as well as Kata’s. However, I think the changes in viewpoints could have been more consistent and less random. Also, the last few chapters were all from Kata’s point of view and the lack of Tau’s experience made it seem like he really was not a human and just a Project. Despite this, I would still give this book 4 out of 4 stars because it was well-written, thought-provoking, and the science fiction aspects piqued my interest.
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in science fiction. Homecoming is the sequel to Project Tau, which describes Kata and Tau’s actual escape from GenTech. I did not read Project Tau before reading Homecoming, and it is not necessary to understand what is going on in the book since Austin explains the background pretty thoroughly. Overall, I would recommend Homecoming as a great read.
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Homecoming by Jude Austin follows Kata and Tau, who have finally escaped the lab of GenTech, where they were tortured and experimented on. Kata, a human being, was kidnapped by GenTech a few years earlier and was genetically modified and tested on by the scientists at the lab. Tau is a project created by GenTech to work in the mines, however, he is the first project created that can speak and feel. While Kata is relieved to finally be back in the outside world again, Tau, who has never seen anything but the white walls of the lab, is shocked at everything from grass to rain. Unfortunately, Kata’s many genetic modifications, including deadly claws and a camouflaging ability, as well as the bounty placed on his head for his return to GenTech make him extremely valuable to bounty hunters and other planetary governments. This makes it very difficult for Kata and Tau to make it back home. The two friends are constantly on the run and cannot trust anyone—even Kata’s home ruler—for fear of being kidnapped and used for personal gain. Kata and Tau must decide who to put their trust in to win their freedom from GenTech.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. There were almost no typos or grammatical errors and it seemed professionally edited. This novel also referenced multiple issues that we face in society today and highlighted the struggles that many people face every day. Jude Austin cleverly incorporates themes of abuse, rape, and slavery in this science fiction novel. Even though this novel was science fiction, these incorporated themes allow the reader to relate to what is happening in our world today.
The plot of this story is by far my favorite element of this book. The unpredictable storyline had me guessing what would happen next. I especially liked how the plot caused Kata and Tau to develop as characters throughout the book. All the struggles they faced allowed them to become more confident and trusting in others.
I enjoyed reading Homecoming, however, my least favorite part of this book was how the author spontaneously switched points of view. I liked that I was able to see Tau’s point of view as well as Kata’s. However, I think the changes in viewpoints could have been more consistent and less random. Also, the last few chapters were all from Kata’s point of view and the lack of Tau’s experience made it seem like he really was not a human and just a Project. Despite this, I would still give this book 4 out of 4 stars because it was well-written, thought-provoking, and the science fiction aspects piqued my interest.
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in science fiction. Homecoming is the sequel to Project Tau, which describes Kata and Tau’s actual escape from GenTech. I did not read Project Tau before reading Homecoming, and it is not necessary to understand what is going on in the book since Austin explains the background pretty thoroughly. Overall, I would recommend Homecoming as a great read.
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