Review of The North Factor
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Review of The North Factor
[Following is a volunteer review of "The North Factor" by Ben Schneider.]
Ben Schneider’s The North Factor is the second book in his trilogy Chrome Mountain Saga. The action/sci-fi novel follows Sonya Radisson as she continuously evades the clutches of a notorious crime ring whilst trying to find the whereabouts of an old friend. Sonya doesn’t know why the criminals are after her, but she’s sure that it can’t be for any good reason. With some help along the way, she fights for her life and faces shocking revelations. She’s eager to bring down the crime ring but even more desperate to get back to her quiet life with her husband, Trey, and she will do anything to achieve that.
Wow! This book is packed with action–which is exactly what I would expect from a sci-fi novel. Although, I must say, it’s more on the action side rather than sci-fi, but there are elements of science fiction. The first chapter introduced a fiery, detailed fight scene that set the tone–and pace–for the rest of the book. Once the tone is set, the author doesn’t let up. I was always highly attentive and curious about what happened next, straight to the very end; The North Factor is wonderfully addicting!
The progression of the storyline is very cohesive with the pacing–it doesn’t drag on but we don’t move through scenes too quickly either. The author does a great job of scene-setting and utilizing the “show, don’t tell” technique. As the reader, you are given more than enough information to vividly imagine the scenes in your mind throughout the book. The author uses a very expansive vocabulary that is indicative of professionalism and experience, while also keeping it easy to understand. I strongly feel as though comedic relief is a necessity in the action/sci-fi genre, and this author did not disappoint. Not only is the main character, Sonya Radisson, very witty and quick to clap back, but the alleviation of tension through side characters’ mishaps and dialogues is sure to leave you chuckling amidst the slight anxiety at what’s to come.
The integrity of the main character is not lost as we dive further into the novel, which I think is to the author’s credit. It’s my first time seeing Christian beliefs represented in sci-fi and, as a Christian myself, I enjoyed the incorporation of Sonya’s faith in God. Christianity is not something often seen in the sci-fi genre–at least, not like this. Oftentimes, in sci-fi, people are challenging, disbelieving or questioning God’s existence. So, not only was it refreshing, but it was also beautiful to see Sonya stand firm in her faith through every unfortunate situation.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I truly have nothing negative to say about The North Factor. With almost zero grammatical errors or typos, it's a well-thought-out and beautifully written novel. I wish I’d had the privilege of reading the book’s predecessor, Chrome Mountain because now I am completely invested. Though, I must say, the majority of the book contains very violent and mature themes/scenes, and some of the chapters consist of sexually mature themes as well, so, maybe no one under the age of sixteen should read it. Despite this, it’s a great read and I recommend it to anyone who’s into the sci-fi/action genre.
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The North Factor
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Ben Schneider’s The North Factor is the second book in his trilogy Chrome Mountain Saga. The action/sci-fi novel follows Sonya Radisson as she continuously evades the clutches of a notorious crime ring whilst trying to find the whereabouts of an old friend. Sonya doesn’t know why the criminals are after her, but she’s sure that it can’t be for any good reason. With some help along the way, she fights for her life and faces shocking revelations. She’s eager to bring down the crime ring but even more desperate to get back to her quiet life with her husband, Trey, and she will do anything to achieve that.
Wow! This book is packed with action–which is exactly what I would expect from a sci-fi novel. Although, I must say, it’s more on the action side rather than sci-fi, but there are elements of science fiction. The first chapter introduced a fiery, detailed fight scene that set the tone–and pace–for the rest of the book. Once the tone is set, the author doesn’t let up. I was always highly attentive and curious about what happened next, straight to the very end; The North Factor is wonderfully addicting!
The progression of the storyline is very cohesive with the pacing–it doesn’t drag on but we don’t move through scenes too quickly either. The author does a great job of scene-setting and utilizing the “show, don’t tell” technique. As the reader, you are given more than enough information to vividly imagine the scenes in your mind throughout the book. The author uses a very expansive vocabulary that is indicative of professionalism and experience, while also keeping it easy to understand. I strongly feel as though comedic relief is a necessity in the action/sci-fi genre, and this author did not disappoint. Not only is the main character, Sonya Radisson, very witty and quick to clap back, but the alleviation of tension through side characters’ mishaps and dialogues is sure to leave you chuckling amidst the slight anxiety at what’s to come.
The integrity of the main character is not lost as we dive further into the novel, which I think is to the author’s credit. It’s my first time seeing Christian beliefs represented in sci-fi and, as a Christian myself, I enjoyed the incorporation of Sonya’s faith in God. Christianity is not something often seen in the sci-fi genre–at least, not like this. Oftentimes, in sci-fi, people are challenging, disbelieving or questioning God’s existence. So, not only was it refreshing, but it was also beautiful to see Sonya stand firm in her faith through every unfortunate situation.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I truly have nothing negative to say about The North Factor. With almost zero grammatical errors or typos, it's a well-thought-out and beautifully written novel. I wish I’d had the privilege of reading the book’s predecessor, Chrome Mountain because now I am completely invested. Though, I must say, the majority of the book contains very violent and mature themes/scenes, and some of the chapters consist of sexually mature themes as well, so, maybe no one under the age of sixteen should read it. Despite this, it’s a great read and I recommend it to anyone who’s into the sci-fi/action genre.
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The North Factor
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