Great novel. Why? Because the presentation of the characters causes you to care about them. There was ample character development. The reviewer who said otherwise must be, well, stupid.
I highly recommend this book for everyone who wants more science fiction ideas placed into her/his imagination.
There are many space battles for the listeners who want action. There are daring rescues, both on planets and in space. There is travel through known solar systems and also into the great beyond. In my opinion, this is a must listen story!!