Review of Exoputians
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Review of Exoputians
In an attempt to save planet Earth and put an end to a raging war, Dr. Sam, with the backing of the government, operates a secret lab in Space, where he developed and bred a set of special humanlike beings, the Exoputians, preparing them to communicate with extraterrestrial life and save Earth when the time comes. However, it all goes south when a missile hits the space station, with the only choice being transporting the Exoputians down to earth. The Exoputians arrive on Earth to meet a dying world that is the direct opposite of what they expected, one totally different from what they have been told, one in which racism, war, and hatred have torn apart to shreds. Coupled with the negative effects that the change of environment is having on the Exoputians, they are left in a state of utter confusion. Are these humans worth saving? Is this course worth risking it all for?
I like how the author included backstories to explain the present. Some involved going as far back as ten years ago. For example, the explanation of how the sovereign agitations began ten years ago and also the rise of the ruthless Vladimir Booth. Just when one might be confused as to how a particular story in the book began, the author would, as if reading one's mind, provide a backstory to explain the buildup to the present. Also, I like the character development in the book. The character of the antagonist, Vladimir Booth, as a total menace to America, was perfectly executed. Imagine a character being so good and perfectly executed that it can have its own book, maybe with a title like "The Rise of Vladimir Booth," and have it be of the crime, action, and thriller genres. My best character in the book would be Dr. Sam. His love for humanity is top-notch. The Exoputians are proof that hatred amongst ourselves as humans is only learned and not present at birth. The fact that they had lived all their lives in space and were only known to love and care for one another proves that to be right.
One of the things I found interesting while reading the book was the author's detailed description. For example, when I began to read the book, I had difficulties creating an image of what the Exoputians looked like, but as the book advanced just a bit, the author provided a detailed description of them, not just once. I like that the author gave away most of their main features; that way, I was able to seamlessly create that mental image of what they looked like. I also like the idea of the existence of an alien species, the Folbulae. I like that the author provided enough description of what their world looked like, the way they moved, and the way they communicated. All that detailing greatly influenced my ability to create a mental image of the scene.
I have no dislike for this book, so I rate it 5 out of 5 stars. I like the author's writing style. The book contains different stories from different scenes, just like in movies, and I like how each of them has its own chapter. And then, at the end of a particular chapter, another story from another scene would begin on another chapter, bringing the previous one to a stop without closure, therefore piquing my interest in finding out about the continuation of it in another chapter. This way, the author ensured the reader kept on reading. I found very minimal errors while reading the book; it's safe to say it was well edited. Lastly, I wouldn't recommend this book to much younger readers due to the author's use of profane words.
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