Review of Sent to Watch
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Review of Sent to Watch
[Following is a volunteer review of "Sent to Watch" by David J. Lebenstein.]
Sent to Watch is a fast-paced science fiction novel by David J. Lebenstein. The concept of life existing on several planets and the possibility of interplanetary travel are explored in the book. Earth 1 advanced to a point where its technology allowed it to find, visit, and interact with other planets that resembled Earth.
Following the discovery of several of these planets, the planets united to form the Confederation of Civilized Planets. For planets discovered to join the Confederation, they must be at a certain technological and cultural level; planets that are not at that level are under surveillance by field agents who have clear instructions to only watch and never intervene or interfere in any way with the normal development of the planets they are surveying.
The story revolves around three agents tasked with tracking the growth of the British Empire on Earth 48: Agent Svavapass, Agent Vlaytork, and Agent Sraymlat. At the Royal Military College, Agent Svavapass teaches mathematics under the alias Robert Weatherby. He has feelings for Agent Vlaytorkn, but they are not reciprocated because she is in love with Agent Sraymlat. There is a newly discovered interstellar empire that is moving toward Earth 48, having already colonized and enslaved several planets. Will the agents be able to save Earth 48 from this interstellar empire without violating the confederation's policy of only watching?
David J. Lebenstein does an excellent job with the storytelling and world-building in the novel. The glossary at the beginning of the book helped readers keep track of the various names and locations referenced throughout the book, making the reading experience more pleasant. I liked how he depicted the aliens as having human-like conduct rather than robot-like behavior.
Agents Svavapass and Vlaytork have a truly remarkable and skillfully developed bond. Even though I'm not a fan of love triangles in general, the love triangle between Agent Svavapass, Agent Vlaytork, and Agent Sraymlat was enjoyable. The earth's historical events of the nineteenth century are thoroughly researched and factually correct. The suspense in the book is heightened by the political unrest that was prevalent in England at the time. The book is made more engaging and fascinating by the scientific ideas and technical specifics.
Given how much I enjoyed reading it and couldn't think of anything I didn't like about it, I would want to give this book five out of five stars. The book has immaculate editing.
For readers who enjoy historical fiction and science fiction, Sent to Watch is a worthwhile read. Readers who adore mysteries and thrillers will enjoy this novel as well.
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Sent to Watch
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Sent to Watch is a fast-paced science fiction novel by David J. Lebenstein. The concept of life existing on several planets and the possibility of interplanetary travel are explored in the book. Earth 1 advanced to a point where its technology allowed it to find, visit, and interact with other planets that resembled Earth.
Following the discovery of several of these planets, the planets united to form the Confederation of Civilized Planets. For planets discovered to join the Confederation, they must be at a certain technological and cultural level; planets that are not at that level are under surveillance by field agents who have clear instructions to only watch and never intervene or interfere in any way with the normal development of the planets they are surveying.
The story revolves around three agents tasked with tracking the growth of the British Empire on Earth 48: Agent Svavapass, Agent Vlaytork, and Agent Sraymlat. At the Royal Military College, Agent Svavapass teaches mathematics under the alias Robert Weatherby. He has feelings for Agent Vlaytorkn, but they are not reciprocated because she is in love with Agent Sraymlat. There is a newly discovered interstellar empire that is moving toward Earth 48, having already colonized and enslaved several planets. Will the agents be able to save Earth 48 from this interstellar empire without violating the confederation's policy of only watching?
David J. Lebenstein does an excellent job with the storytelling and world-building in the novel. The glossary at the beginning of the book helped readers keep track of the various names and locations referenced throughout the book, making the reading experience more pleasant. I liked how he depicted the aliens as having human-like conduct rather than robot-like behavior.
Agents Svavapass and Vlaytork have a truly remarkable and skillfully developed bond. Even though I'm not a fan of love triangles in general, the love triangle between Agent Svavapass, Agent Vlaytork, and Agent Sraymlat was enjoyable. The earth's historical events of the nineteenth century are thoroughly researched and factually correct. The suspense in the book is heightened by the political unrest that was prevalent in England at the time. The book is made more engaging and fascinating by the scientific ideas and technical specifics.
Given how much I enjoyed reading it and couldn't think of anything I didn't like about it, I would want to give this book five out of five stars. The book has immaculate editing.
For readers who enjoy historical fiction and science fiction, Sent to Watch is a worthwhile read. Readers who adore mysteries and thrillers will enjoy this novel as well.
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Sent to Watch
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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