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Review by
Ian P, Reviewer
This book explores the issue “just because you can doesn’t mean you should” through the eyes, and internal monologue, of a deeply flawed character who, nevertheless, has the scientific knowledge to change the lives of thousands of people.
The core idea is interesting - of a world in which lives can be changed by brain regeneration, but many of the recipients are never quite the same. And the internal struggles of someone who can influence the science or act covertly to subvert it, should have been interesting and engaging.
Unfortunately for me, the balance of narrative concentrated far too much on the the internal monologue of the main character, Will. I would have preferred more depth in some of the other characters, and a slightly faster pace in the plot. There are plot elements that should have had excitement, suspense, or jeopardy, but that fell too flat for my liking. Many of these were told through the experience of Will, who was often simply finding ways to procrastinate, avoid issues, or agonise over which course of action to take.
A fascinating premise and an interesting story, though.
Thank you #NetGalley and She Writes Press for the free review copy of #TheBrillPill in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
The core idea is interesting - of a world in which lives can be changed by brain regeneration, but many of the recipients are never quite the same. And the internal struggles of someone who can influence the science or act covertly to subvert it, should have been interesting and engaging.
Unfortunately for me, the balance of narrative concentrated far too much on the the internal monologue of the main character, Will. I would have preferred more depth in some of the other characters, and a slightly faster pace in the plot. There are plot elements that should have had excitement, suspense, or jeopardy, but that fell too flat for my liking. Many of these were told through the experience of Will, who was often simply finding ways to procrastinate, avoid issues, or agonise over which course of action to take.
A fascinating premise and an interesting story, though.
Thank you #NetGalley and She Writes Press for the free review copy of #TheBrillPill in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
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