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Tuesday, May 7, 2019

The Gordian Protocol by David Weber and Jacob Holo


The note that this is a standalone novel makes me wonder if that is in response to the backlash of the multiverse series that Weber stopped several years ago without  bringing it to any conclusion.  I know I was highly annoyed that I read three books that just stopped with no wrap up.   I read on several forums others who were also frustrated.   This book makes it clear that it is a stand alone regardless of the fact the way it ends sets up a logical sequel at least it was wrapped up.   Enough ranting, this book deals with a multiverse and time travel.  The last couple of books I read by Weber were wordy and not a lot of action so I will attribute the success of this book to Holo.  There is plenty of action and excitement with a solid but knotty plot.

I enjoyed the paradoxes and the settling of same with regards to time travel.   I also appreciated the sentiment regarding the dangers of unbridled bureaucracy.  The characters were often amusing and I liked the way AI was portrayed.   In particular the hurt feelings on the part of the time machine.

This was an entertaining book and I recommend it. 


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