Official Review: Masters and Bastards

cpru68 · Post by **cpru68** » 30 Nov 2019, 10:06

This one just isn’t my cup of tea, but I am glad you enjoyed it. I was a bit stumped by the opening pages as to what time period this was set in. I thought it was maybe Ancient Greece, but you cleared that up in the review by mentioning it was the future. Thank you for the insight on this one. Sounds well done but just not for me.

cindyr2416 · Post by **cindyr2416** » 30 Nov 2019, 10:09

Good review. I’m interested to see if Andreas finds his parents. This seems very closely related to how the world acts today. I’m also glad this is a stand alone book, you review has given this book a fascinating viewpoint and I’m excited to read it.

C-obi · Post by **C-obi** » 30 Nov 2019, 10:12

The review reflects the content of the book in very accurate terms. Thanks for the info.

Nikolas Farmakis · Post by **Nikolas Farmakis** » 30 Nov 2019, 10:13

Congratulations for your review! I am happy you enjoyed the book. Your review was great, as your opinion was well justified and your rating was fair.

Browlyns · Post by **Browlyns** » 30 Nov 2019, 10:20

The review has been wonderful, I hope I get the chance to review this book next.

Ferdinand_Otieno · Post by **Ferdinand_Otieno** » 30 Nov 2019, 10:33

This is an interesting science fiction fantasy novel on discrimination, war, conflict, suspense, and determination. The book has a free sample on Amazon Kindle and has an inciteful OnlineBookClub review that I enjoyed. Congrats @christopherjp16 on the BOTD selection.

Brendan Donaghy · Post by **Brendan Donaghy** » 30 Nov 2019, 10:37

Sounds like a great book for sci fi nuts. It's particularly good to hear that the character development is a strong feature of this one, as this can often be a neglected area in this type of book. Great review!

Abacus · Post by **Abacus** » 30 Nov 2019, 10:45

Masters and Bastards by Christopher J. Penington is sci-fi at its best. Good characterization and plot. Thanks for your review which was detailed and informative.

aacodreanu · Post by **aacodreanu** » 30 Nov 2019, 10:46

An excellent review of a book that I equally liked, for the same reasons you mentioned. I suppose the only "bad" feature, that you also mentioned, is the conclusion that one needs to trust nobody to prevail. Not a very optimistic thought.
Thank you for the review!

Nizar Ali Shah · Post by **Nizar Ali Shah** » 30 Nov 2019, 10:55

The author is very creative person.He has fleshed out an entire world. Andreas Marset is the hero of the novel is a military man.An expansionist alien empire has launched a mighty armada and invasion force to enslave the human race and harvest human minds.

Post by **kandscreeley** » 30 Nov 2019, 11:09

I appreciate that, though there is explicit content, none of it is gratuitous. It sounds like a book that's right up my alley. There's such a big difference between the two races that I can see how it will create problems. Thanks for a great review.

pachess · Post by **pachess** » 30 Nov 2019, 11:22

In my opinion, the power of telepathy does have incredible speed, wow.. . even able to prevent alien attempts to enslave humans. This is a very extraordinary effort for humanity. I hope Andreas Marset, a young legioner as well as an Arpathian, can be a savior of mankind. An extraordinary story, which certainly comes from extraordinary imagination as well.

Moushmi Radhanpara · Post by **Moushmi Radhanpara** » 30 Nov 2019, 11:23

Masters and Bastards looks like a well-written sci-fi story with well-developed and intriguing characters and a plot full of action, twists and turns. I think readers of the genre will surely like this one. Congratulations to the author and thanks for sharing an honest review.

Bles · Post by **Bles** » 30 Nov 2019, 11:25

Science fiction blended with fantasy isn't really my kind of genre but Masters and Bastards by Christopher J. Penington seems an amazing read. I will consider reading it. Great review.

Post by **Sanju Lali** » 30 Nov 2019, 11:32

A nice blend of fantasy and sci-fiction in the book "Masters and Bastards" by Christopher J. Penington. The story is set in another galaxy after the Earth was destroyed. The story follows Andreas Marset, who is the hero of the novel and belong to group Arpathians, who are under privileged to another group Iberians. The story appears to be entertaining.