Review of The War of the Cha'cict
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Review of The War of the Cha'cict
[Following is a volunteer review of "The War of the Cha'cict" by Terrence E. Scott.]
The War of the Cha'cicts is a fantasy/sci-fi novel written by Terrence E. Scott. It is set in a distant future when humans have conquered much of space. It describes an intergalactic war raging between humanity and an alien race known as the Cha'cicts, or Bugs, as they're referred to due to their outward appearance.
The war between humans and the alien race known as the Cha'cicts has been going on for years, with humans at the losing end. Jared Connell, a low-level soldier, was deployed to the field for reconnaissance duty, but a close encounter with one of the Cha'cicts left him infected with a mysterious virus. With only a short window of time left to live and no known treatment for the alien infection, Jared's already gloomy future was looking much more grim.
For a chance to be kept in stasis until a viable cure is made, he agreed to a dangerous mission, a mission with the potential to change the tide of the war. Our hero is caught between a rock and a hard place. He could die on this mission or he could die from the virus; either way, things are not looking so good. Would he succeed in his mission? Does humanity have a chance at victory? Find out more in this book.
The War of the Cha'cicts has a smooth flow and an engaging plot. It was challenging for me to put it down before I had finished reading it. The author transports the readers straight to an imaginative world entirely of his own creation. This novel was more than just a story about small green men; it also had elements of sacrifice, deception, cover-ups, and treachery.
Each page was a buildup of suspense. As the protagonist of the story, I didn't expect Jared to die before fulfilling his mission, but there were points in the narrative that had me fearing for his life. It was interesting watching Jared develop from the weak and sickly character he was, to the superhuman he came to be. The Cha'cicts were also an object of interest for me. I enjoyed how Terrence E. Scott artfully delves into providing a backstory for them.
If I had anything against this book, it would be the way it ended. The novel had a very lackluster ending, which, given how it had been building up, was an unsatisfying conclusion to the story. The majority of the mystery has been solved, and many of the villains have been dealt with, which makes me wonder what Book Two of the series would be about. The story could have been wrapped up in this first book instead of attempting to extend it to a sequel. Regardless, I still think it's a great book; I would rate it 5 out of 5 stars. It was an amazing book. I found no errors in it, so I have to say the editor did a good job. I would recommend it to readers with an interest in sci-fi novels set in space.
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The War of the Cha'cict
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The War of the Cha'cicts is a fantasy/sci-fi novel written by Terrence E. Scott. It is set in a distant future when humans have conquered much of space. It describes an intergalactic war raging between humanity and an alien race known as the Cha'cicts, or Bugs, as they're referred to due to their outward appearance.
The war between humans and the alien race known as the Cha'cicts has been going on for years, with humans at the losing end. Jared Connell, a low-level soldier, was deployed to the field for reconnaissance duty, but a close encounter with one of the Cha'cicts left him infected with a mysterious virus. With only a short window of time left to live and no known treatment for the alien infection, Jared's already gloomy future was looking much more grim.
For a chance to be kept in stasis until a viable cure is made, he agreed to a dangerous mission, a mission with the potential to change the tide of the war. Our hero is caught between a rock and a hard place. He could die on this mission or he could die from the virus; either way, things are not looking so good. Would he succeed in his mission? Does humanity have a chance at victory? Find out more in this book.
The War of the Cha'cicts has a smooth flow and an engaging plot. It was challenging for me to put it down before I had finished reading it. The author transports the readers straight to an imaginative world entirely of his own creation. This novel was more than just a story about small green men; it also had elements of sacrifice, deception, cover-ups, and treachery.
Each page was a buildup of suspense. As the protagonist of the story, I didn't expect Jared to die before fulfilling his mission, but there were points in the narrative that had me fearing for his life. It was interesting watching Jared develop from the weak and sickly character he was, to the superhuman he came to be. The Cha'cicts were also an object of interest for me. I enjoyed how Terrence E. Scott artfully delves into providing a backstory for them.
If I had anything against this book, it would be the way it ended. The novel had a very lackluster ending, which, given how it had been building up, was an unsatisfying conclusion to the story. The majority of the mystery has been solved, and many of the villains have been dealt with, which makes me wonder what Book Two of the series would be about. The story could have been wrapped up in this first book instead of attempting to extend it to a sequel. Regardless, I still think it's a great book; I would rate it 5 out of 5 stars. It was an amazing book. I found no errors in it, so I have to say the editor did a good job. I would recommend it to readers with an interest in sci-fi novels set in space.
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The War of the Cha'cict
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
