Overall rating and opinion of "The Great Migration: Book One of the S'orne Saga" by Steve Ramirez
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Re: Overall rating and opinion of "The Great Migration: Book One of the S'orne Saga" by Steve Ramirez
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The first page starts the story out with such poignant, gripping drama that it was hard to put it down even into the wee hours of the morning. I must admit, too, I was flipped out by the brontotheres. Then the author laid some monsters on me, and my time would not be my own for several more hours.
What did I not like? This is such a picky nit, but you asked. It’s the only thing, too. I really hate that font that is supposed to look like handwriting. It is too light and difficult for vision-impaired people like me (macular degeneration and newly forming cataracts) to read easily. A stronger font could accomplish the same effect.
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And those stories within stories. It's like peeling back layers of an onion, right? There's so much going on, and you're trying to piece it all together. Towards the end, it hits you—like, "Ah, that's what 'The Great Migration' really means!"
I'm still getting over the feeling of having finished reading this book.
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I am looking forward to getting into the next novel in the series. Thank goodness this book isn't the end.
I want a baby brontothere for Christmas. Only a baby brontothere will do!
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The history of the world is filled in generally through stories narrated by characters. There is quite a bit of exposition, but it does not feel unnecessary. There are so many elements to cover.
From racial and religious persecution, time and galaxy travel, pandemics, global war, cultural misunderstandings, and the potential destruction of worlds are all covered in this mammoth first part of the saga.
About halfway through the story, there is a bit of an exposition dump to explain what the actual great migration is about, and that the perceived enemies are not what they seem. Due to the large array of themes, characters, and subplots, at times the magic and suspense is lost as the author covers so much, making certain character arcs a bit tedious to read.
But wow! The last 100 pages or so were pumped full of action, suspense, display of courage, and skills of characters. I really enjoyed how each main character’s perspective shows different sides of the invasion, you get the action on all angles.
The ending closed certain aspects off nicely, but at the same time left plenty open for the next stage of the saga. This book is not just about tossing in a bunch of things to see what would work. Every character, theme, action, and consequence had its place. And ended with a mystery still yet to be solved. I would certainly read more!
Although the first book did have a lot of exposition, because there is so much going on in this world, I can understand why the author felt it necessary. That way in the next book, it can really get in the crux of the issues.
I would give the book 4 out of 5 stars due to the amazing imagination of the author, realistic and relatable character development, and the last part of the book was a banger!
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When Luta was stripped of his title as lead guide, he decided to go with Bellona to Crystal City. There, they met what I assume to be the true meaning of the great migration. That is what I call a great plot twist. The great migration of the Botai brought a lot of devastating impacts, such as fever, berserkers and death. Luta, having lived with the Botai previously, advocates for and teaches Bellona of their true nature and intent. Thereafter, Bellona is adamant about taking Keldiari to her people.
Anticipation and excitement fill me as I eagerly await book 2. I believe it will unveil Princess Dorinda's power in seeking vengeance for her people by hunting and confronting the Botai people. What stood out for me is the impact of fear. In many societies, people's diverse natures are often misunderstood, leading to actions fueled by fear that end up causing more harm than good.
Additionally, I thoroughly enjoyed the love story between Luta and Bellona. Taking the above into consideration, I would rate this book 5/5 stars. Although I must point out that the cover of the book is misleading, it suggests to the reader that the story is about barongs. Perhaps the author designed it that way to reveal the plot twist. Nonetheless, I would recommend this book to all sci-fi and fantasy lovers. It's captivating and full of suspension.
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This information is quite detailed. I'm glad you took your time to cover major aspects of your likes and dislikes about the book. Thank you.NetMassimo wrote: ↑30 Dec 2023, 07:55 This is the first part of a bigger story, so a complete judgment can be given only at the end of the saga. That's a problem in the sense that for me it's soon to recommend it.
The worldbuilding is great. There's some exposition but it's included in ways that make it part of the story such as a tutor's lesson to a princess and some other students, so the pace doesn't slow down too much. I'm not a fan of low-tech civilizations and in this novel the initial impression is of a fantasy story. That flavor is compensated by the discovery of the truth about the s'orne making this novel science fiction with a fantasy flavor.
The subplot following Bellona shows how certain assumptions can be totally wrong. She was taught that the s'orne were monsters, so it's hard for her to change her mind when she's told the truth. That's what happens when someone is taught that people from a different nation, of a different religion or race or whatever are bad, even somewhat less-than-human. It's the source of so many tragedies in the history of humanity.
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I can't wait to see the extent which Princess Dorinda can go to seek vengeance for her people. Sci-fi lovers will love this book to the core. Thank you for your informative notes.Tsholofelo Kohitlhetse wrote: ↑28 Jan 2024, 07:52 The book was well written and came alive with every chapter. At first, Bellon's mission was to complete the Thunder Valley expedition with her team and Luta as their lead guide. The author gave a good description of the barong's hunting and moving techniques. Hence, I made the mistake of assuming the great migration was referring to the Barongs, especially after King Cortez's explanation. Only later on did things unfold.
When Luta was stripped of his title as lead guide, he decided to go with Bellona to Crystal City. There, they met what I assume to be the true meaning of the great migration. That is what I call a great plot twist. The great migration of the Botai brought a lot of devastating impacts, such as fever, berserkers and death. Luta, having lived with the Botai previously, advocates for and teaches Bellona of their true nature and intent. Thereafter, Bellona is adamant about taking Keldiari to her people.
Anticipation and excitement fill me as I eagerly await book 2. I believe it will unveil Princess Dorinda's power in seeking vengeance for her people by hunting and confronting the Botai people. What stood out for me is the impact of fear. In many societies, people's diverse natures are often misunderstood, leading to actions fueled by fear that end up causing more harm than good.
Additionally, I thoroughly enjoyed the love story between Luta and Bellona. Taking the above into consideration, I would rate this book 5/5 stars. Although I must point out that the cover of the book is misleading, it suggests to the reader that the story is about barongs. Perhaps the author designed it that way to reveal the plot twist. Nonetheless, I would recommend this book to all sci-fi and fantasy lovers. It's captivating and full of suspension.
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