I have not been so engaged in a story line since the Anne McCaffrey books. I have very eclectic tastes in my literature and I know I will reread this series again and again. The story is fully fleshed out and the lead character, Ishmael, is very likable. It is his life we are sharing as readers. So this book gave me pause when I realized that there was going to be tragedy in this episode. Now that Ishmael is going onto another phase of his literary life, I can’t wait to see what the next chapter will bring. Being a romantic, I am hoping for not only new but happier times. Yes, I cried. Now you, too, know what a sap I am. Most often when reading previous books of this series, I found laughter and thought provoking sentiments were my main emotions.
I hope you enjoy this series as much as I.