Publisher: Thomas Nelson (2005) (first edition)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1-59554-039-3 (first edition)
ISBN-13: 978-1595544032
Note: This cover is the first cover. There is now a second one out.
The Birthright Project is a science fiction series, that takes place in the far future of this world. But you don't figure this out until about 5 chapters in! Throughout the first chapters, I was thoroughly confused. I felt this information would have been more effective if given earlier. Not until more than halfway through the book do we get a story.
In a nutshell: the worlds' technology evolved to the point where everyone was waging war. After the wars, the angry masses killed everyone they could blame, from scientists who created the technologies to religious leaders. Somehow, all of the technology was lost, and only few people knew how to read and hid books, technology, and art. An angel came to them and instructed them to build a second ark, an ark that would live under water. This is where the birthrighters are from. The idea in itself is the story's strong point, and is an original one.
Unfortunately, most of the characters in the story don't hold up well.
Niki is bossy, hot tempered, and is not a very likeable character first. Only later in the story does she grow on you. Because she suffers you feel pity on her.
Brady is the leader; he comes off as a holier-than-thou and is quite a condescending character by the end of the book.
Timothy doesn't have much personality except for his odd aversion for Brady that appears then vanishes and his penchant for hot woman.
Ajoba was my favorite character. Although she is deceived in the beginning, she has a kind heart, which makes her likeable and realistic.
Alrod is a stereo-typical villian, and has little personality. He's just evil.
Dawnray and Taryan tie for the most boring character. Both are very beautiful, smart, and clever. Both have males who are head over heels for them.
Besides Taryan, every character gets their own chapters or part in a chapter. I found this distracted me and I and was unnecessary. It kept me away from the most interesting part of the story, where Niki and the three rookies head back to camp. Her story is a page turner, although not without it's flaws.
Niki decides she is in love with Brady, then she isn't! This is a weak part of her character. She suddenly sounds like a whiny teenager, instead of a strong and proud birthrighter. By the end of the book I found myself wanting either a new male character or simply for Brady to get real and see how amazing Niki is, compared to dull Taryan.
The good points: the originality of the second ark, and the mad scientists who mutate all of the creatures and humans. Also the odd wolf who follows Niki, Ajoba, and the fact that this is science fiction and is written by a Christian author. How many of those can you find?
If you are a hardcore fantasy/sci-fi fan, then I suggest you read it and judge it for yourself. If your not, I recommend skipping this book altogether. I give it two stars out of five.
In a nutshell: the worlds' technology evolved to the point where everyone was waging war. After the wars, the angry masses killed everyone they could blame, from scientists who created the technologies to religious leaders. Somehow, all of the technology was lost, and only few people knew how to read and hid books, technology, and art. An angel came to them and instructed them to build a second ark, an ark that would live under water. This is where the birthrighters are from. The idea in itself is the story's strong point, and is an original one.
Unfortunately, most of the characters in the story don't hold up well.
Niki is bossy, hot tempered, and is not a very likeable character first. Only later in the story does she grow on you. Because she suffers you feel pity on her.
Brady is the leader; he comes off as a holier-than-thou and is quite a condescending character by the end of the book.
Timothy doesn't have much personality except for his odd aversion for Brady that appears then vanishes and his penchant for hot woman.
Ajoba was my favorite character. Although she is deceived in the beginning, she has a kind heart, which makes her likeable and realistic.
Alrod is a stereo-typical villian, and has little personality. He's just evil.
Dawnray and Taryan tie for the most boring character. Both are very beautiful, smart, and clever. Both have males who are head over heels for them.
Besides Taryan, every character gets their own chapters or part in a chapter. I found this distracted me and I and was unnecessary. It kept me away from the most interesting part of the story, where Niki and the three rookies head back to camp. Her story is a page turner, although not without it's flaws.
Niki decides she is in love with Brady, then she isn't! This is a weak part of her character. She suddenly sounds like a whiny teenager, instead of a strong and proud birthrighter. By the end of the book I found myself wanting either a new male character or simply for Brady to get real and see how amazing Niki is, compared to dull Taryan.
The good points: the originality of the second ark, and the mad scientists who mutate all of the creatures and humans. Also the odd wolf who follows Niki, Ajoba, and the fact that this is science fiction and is written by a Christian author. How many of those can you find?
If you are a hardcore fantasy/sci-fi fan, then I suggest you read it and judge it for yourself. If your not, I recommend skipping this book altogether. I give it two stars out of five.
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Up next, I'll review Shadowmancer by G.P. Taylor
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