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 science fiction novel written by David J. Lebenstein. It depicts the Interplanetary Intelligence Service's curiosity in observing the progress of different "Earths," totaling 52 in number. Among these "Earths," some are members of the confederation, some are under observation, and some are unwilling to join the confederation. One of the "Earths" under surveillance is Earth 48, which has the distinctive feature of having intelligent natives who are right-handed instead of left-handed. Agents are dispatched in twos and threes throughout the major continents of this Earth. However, the story concentrates on the agents sent to the British Empire who, together with their team leader, break a significant rule and get into trouble. The book raises the question of whether they will be victorious in the end. The Interplanetary Intelligence Service faces a greater challenge from an emerging adversary that is quickly gaining strength between planets, and the question arises whether the service will fall or rise.
Throughout the book, the author switches the names of the agents between their names used on Earth 48 and their original names. Major Robert Weatherby is Agent Ori Svavapass, while Lieutenant William Greenhill is Urelt Sraymlat, and many other agents have alternate names. The agents not only changed their names but also adjusted their outlook and lifestyle to fit the role they were assigned. One particular character, Unni, posed as Jenny Carter, a poor girl from the countryside, which I found fascinating.
The book deals with issues prevalent in our world through the events that unfold. It also raises awareness of the world we live in and the depth of human selfishness. At one point in the story, the unity of purpose is divided due to selfish interests, which sheds light on the ways of our world. This is a positive aspect of the book. Reading the book felt like watching everything play out before my eyes while simultaneously happening in my mind. It was as if I were part of the story, which was an extremely impressive feature of the novel.
As I progressed through each chapter, I found the book to be a captivating read that piqued my curiosity with every page. The book's overall perspective, content organization, language usage, character names, dates, and locales were all aspects that I admired. I found the book to be thrilling rather than confusing, and I enjoyed reading it from start to finish.
Therefore, I would rate Sent to Watch 5 out of 5 stars without hesitation. It is the best fantasy book I have ever read, with a detailed account of events that were easy to follow. The book was well-structured and easy to understand, with an intriguing and informative storyline. If you're into science fiction and fantasy, I highly recommend this book. The book was also professionally edited, which is a bonus.
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Sent to Watch
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Sent to Watch is a science fiction novel written by David J. Lebenstein. It depicts the Interplanetary Intelligence Service's curiosity in observing the progress of different "Earths," totaling 52 in number. Among these "Earths," some are members of the confederation, some are under observation, and some are unwilling to join the confederation. One of the "Earths" under surveillance is Earth 48, which has the distinctive feature of having intelligent natives who are right-handed instead of left-handed. Agents are dispatched in twos and threes throughout the major continents of this Earth. However, the story concentrates on the agents sent to the British Empire who, together with their team leader, break a significant rule and get into trouble. The book raises the question of whether they will be victorious in the end. The Interplanetary Intelligence Service faces a greater challenge from an emerging adversary that is quickly gaining strength between planets, and the question arises whether the service will fall or rise.
Throughout the book, the author switches the names of the agents between their names used on Earth 48 and their original names. Major Robert Weatherby is Agent Ori Svavapass, while Lieutenant William Greenhill is Urelt Sraymlat, and many other agents have alternate names. The agents not only changed their names but also adjusted their outlook and lifestyle to fit the role they were assigned. One particular character, Unni, posed as Jenny Carter, a poor girl from the countryside, which I found fascinating.
The book deals with issues prevalent in our world through the events that unfold. It also raises awareness of the world we live in and the depth of human selfishness. At one point in the story, the unity of purpose is divided due to selfish interests, which sheds light on the ways of our world. This is a positive aspect of the book. Reading the book felt like watching everything play out before my eyes while simultaneously happening in my mind. It was as if I were part of the story, which was an extremely impressive feature of the novel.
As I progressed through each chapter, I found the book to be a captivating read that piqued my curiosity with every page. The book's overall perspective, content organization, language usage, character names, dates, and locales were all aspects that I admired. I found the book to be thrilling rather than confusing, and I enjoyed reading it from start to finish.
Therefore, I would rate Sent to Watch 5 out of 5 stars without hesitation. It is the best fantasy book I have ever read, with a detailed account of events that were easy to follow. The book was well-structured and easy to understand, with an intriguing and informative storyline. If you're into science fiction and fantasy, I highly recommend this book. The book was also professionally edited, which is a bonus.
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Sent to Watch
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