i LOVED this! the trojan war is one of my favourite topics and i was thrilled at the twist Simmons threw into it. i read the whole book in one sitting and then promptly went out and bought the sequel. i think it's a crime to give this book a pass.

I wasn't sure about this book when I first stared. It wasn't the same style of writing or story telling Dan Simmons used in Hyperion or Endymion which I loved SO much. However I stuck with it and ended up really enjoying it! With the 3 very different story lines (species, worlds and views) and the interesting ideas I soon found myself wanting to know more. Glad I read this book, it was fun