This is a big book with a lot going on. Although notionally part of the void trilogy, and largely a clear follow-up to The Dreaming Void, it also relies heavily on events in Pandora's Star, Judas Unchained and I think some of the other books by the same author too.

Just for extra fun, there is no "what has gone before" and whilst I picked the bits up fairly quickly I'm pretty sure I missed bits too.

Unusually for Hamilton, this book has elements of "middle of a trilogy" syndrome, moving the story along without a lot of things being resolved directly and a fair bit of fore-shadowing of things to come in the third book.

Despite all of those things, it is an engaging and good read and I am looking forward to the next book. ( )

Engrossing continuation to the series.

While Edeard's story was great I would have liked a bit more about what was happening outside the Void. ( )

This is the second boot in a new series from the Commonwealth universe. It reveals more insight into the Void in which the dreams of Edeard and others of the lost city are told. We also learn of the many Commonwealth factions seeking to leverage the encroaching Void towards their own ends. What I like best about this author is the fact there are no clear favorites. Each party in the story have clear definitions and goals. What is right and what is wrong with regards to plans for humanity is open for debate. This sense of openness keeps one riveted to the book. Looking forward to the next!

Sean ( )

A fantastic book as always Hamilton spins an intricate and compelling tale that still draws you in and is easy to get into a feat that is equalled only by the brilliance of his imagination that shines through throughout the book, combined with the other books of this particular setting, he has produced another set of literary sci-fi masterpieces, thoroughly recommended, an excellent sequel, if your just getting into the series, i do recommend obviously starting at the beginning you won't regret it. ( )

It's too bad that Hamilton tries to weave 2 stories together; Indigo's dreams would be a great read without the Greater Commonwealth stuff (and vice versa). Now both stories seem lacking; only when a plotline goes on for a while (or is linked to an other plotline in a clear way) the book gets really interesting. All in all it was a nice read, but I've read better from Hamilton. And only because Edeard kicks ass the rating is a 3 out of 5, else it would've been a 2 out of 5. ( )