Review by hacrapo -- The Omicron Six by Endy Wright
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Review by hacrapo -- The Omicron Six by Endy Wright
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Omicron Six" by Endy Wright.]
Cooper Callister is non-verbal and has a tough time handling the chaos and noise of school. Coupe Daschelete is labeled the town troublemaker, known for stealing money from the church. When a bully picks a fight with Cooper and Coupe comes to his aid, the two discover that they have an undeniable connection. The two quickly become self-proclaimed brothers and discover they each have unique and extraordinary abilities, but where did these abilities come from? How are they so much alike? Most importantly, why are the police interested in Coupe’s connection to a series of abductions thousands of miles away? When a dangerous secret starts to unravel, the brothers will find there is more to their connection than meets the eye.
The Omicron Six by Endy Wright puts a thrilling spin on the science fiction genre. The book had me on the edge of my seat, eager to find out answers to the many mysteries presented about the origins of Cooper and Coupe. From the beginning, I was hooked. In particular, the well-defined relationship between Cooper and Coupe is presented as a kind of symbiosis – the ability for their powers to be amplified and channeled through each other. Their symbiosis was a constant theme throughout the book. Even when they finally learn about their origins, there is still the question of how their powers work in conjunction with one another.
I liked the development of characters the most in this book. Cooper and Coupe find that their powers work together, but they have very different personalities. Cooper is quiet and respectful, whereas Coupe is sarcastic and abrasive when necessary. The contrast between the two creates interesting and amusing dialogue, truly emphasizing their brotherly feelings towards one another. I also truly enjoyed the argument for/against designer genes being brought to the forefront of this story. It was pleasantly surprising to find such a serious and important topic discussed towards the end of the book.
I found that what I disliked most about this book is the way the religious cult is added into the end of the book. Religion is a significant aspect of the designer gene argument, but the way the cult is added to the book feels almost like the author ran out of ideas to incorporate the religious side of the argument. The cult has no serious impact on the story and could have been left out; the story would be the same without it.
The Omicron Six has been professionally edited; I found less than ten errors in the entire book. Additionally, I found many uses of expletives, but it is not excessive. Abuse and rape occur and/or are suggested, and there are religious Christian themes of creation and sin. As such, this novel is suitable for adults, but not for sensitive readers.
I would recommend this book to readers of science fiction and fantasy. The mystery and intrigue surrounding the connection between Cooper and Coupe, as well as the author’s writing style make this book an enjoyable and gripping read. Combined with the fantastic characters and professional editing, I award this book 4 out of 4 stars.
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The Omicron Six
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Cooper Callister is non-verbal and has a tough time handling the chaos and noise of school. Coupe Daschelete is labeled the town troublemaker, known for stealing money from the church. When a bully picks a fight with Cooper and Coupe comes to his aid, the two discover that they have an undeniable connection. The two quickly become self-proclaimed brothers and discover they each have unique and extraordinary abilities, but where did these abilities come from? How are they so much alike? Most importantly, why are the police interested in Coupe’s connection to a series of abductions thousands of miles away? When a dangerous secret starts to unravel, the brothers will find there is more to their connection than meets the eye.
The Omicron Six by Endy Wright puts a thrilling spin on the science fiction genre. The book had me on the edge of my seat, eager to find out answers to the many mysteries presented about the origins of Cooper and Coupe. From the beginning, I was hooked. In particular, the well-defined relationship between Cooper and Coupe is presented as a kind of symbiosis – the ability for their powers to be amplified and channeled through each other. Their symbiosis was a constant theme throughout the book. Even when they finally learn about their origins, there is still the question of how their powers work in conjunction with one another.
I liked the development of characters the most in this book. Cooper and Coupe find that their powers work together, but they have very different personalities. Cooper is quiet and respectful, whereas Coupe is sarcastic and abrasive when necessary. The contrast between the two creates interesting and amusing dialogue, truly emphasizing their brotherly feelings towards one another. I also truly enjoyed the argument for/against designer genes being brought to the forefront of this story. It was pleasantly surprising to find such a serious and important topic discussed towards the end of the book.
I found that what I disliked most about this book is the way the religious cult is added into the end of the book. Religion is a significant aspect of the designer gene argument, but the way the cult is added to the book feels almost like the author ran out of ideas to incorporate the religious side of the argument. The cult has no serious impact on the story and could have been left out; the story would be the same without it.
The Omicron Six has been professionally edited; I found less than ten errors in the entire book. Additionally, I found many uses of expletives, but it is not excessive. Abuse and rape occur and/or are suggested, and there are religious Christian themes of creation and sin. As such, this novel is suitable for adults, but not for sensitive readers.
I would recommend this book to readers of science fiction and fantasy. The mystery and intrigue surrounding the connection between Cooper and Coupe, as well as the author’s writing style make this book an enjoyable and gripping read. Combined with the fantastic characters and professional editing, I award this book 4 out of 4 stars.
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The Omicron Six
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