The book takes you on a very fun adventure, and really captures the mystery and adjustment to a world completely different than your own. The entire series does a great job at working through the struggles of class divisions between the elite and the poor. On top of this is the transformation of JT himself. He also has the entire universe looking over his shoulder, which causes a lot of struggles. He did it amazingly well.
There was even a small amount of romance and tragedy mixed in to the whole story that fit perfectly. My mind is still racing from all of the tech, adventure, and thought provoking things this book brought out. Softwire is targeted for the 10 and up, but it is written so well that adults or really big geeky kids like me will enjoy it thoroughly. Jul 10, David rated it liked it Shelves: kids-fiction , young-adult , science-fiction. JT is a softwire, a human who can communicate telepathically with computers.
Ketheria, his sister, is the Scion - a long awaited being who is to bring understanding and healing to the universe. JT is expected to becone a Space Jumper, mercenary soldiers able to leap through space and time. His girlfriend Max disapproves. JT learns more about his father and why he came to Orbis. There is a Rings online game. I read the first three books some time ago, all which I enjoyed, and need to re-read and review them here. I thus had to rack my memory at times to follow the plot, which contains many characters, and in this book, many factions knudniks, Keepers, Council, Trust, etc.
The book is intriguing and a page turner. The central characters continued to be interesting. Yet I had some disappointments. I was not happy with the tragedy at the end. JT was rather whiny at times. The ending seemed a bit anticlimactic and left a few questinos unanswered.
For those reasons I am giving it just a three, though after rereading the first three books I may revisit that rating. I do however recommend the series. I wonder if there will be a Space jumpers series to follow? Mar 02, Andrew Marr rated it it was amazing Shelves: fantasy-literature. For creating a really interesting fictional world, this series is outstanding.
Same for character development. JT really struggles with accepting his destiny because it seems to interfere with his relationship with the girl he loves which is indeed the case.
The spirituality does differ from Christianity. I qu For creating a really interesting fictional world, this series is outstanding. They hint that in our world, Jesus was a scion for our planet. Interestingly,the New Testament gives no indication as to who Jesus' tonant might have been. More realistic would be for the spiritual force released by Ketheria's final awakening to begin a dramatic turnaround that needs time to unfold.
Mar 19, Jarrett Riddle rated it really liked it. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. After the great third installment of the Softwire series, I expected this one to try to one-up it on every level. Unfortunately what I got was lots of build up and an abrupt ending that happens within a few pages.
There's something I don't really understand about the ending. Throughout the series, the protagonist, Johnny Turnbull JT thinks to himself about how he is his own person and just wanted to make a life for himself.
Long story short, he is told that he was specifically designed to be th After the great third installment of the Softwire series, I expected this one to try to one-up it on every level. Long story short, he is told that he was specifically designed to be the Tonat, the guardian of the Scion. After four books of buildup of him saying that he's going to be his own person no matter what people say he is meant to do, he gives in and becomes the Tonat about five pages before the book is over. This is what I don't understand.
I thought the major message in these books were that you don't have to be what everyone says you have to be? I must have misinterpreted things somewhere down the line. JT was bullied, ordered around, and treated like trash by all of these factions for the entire series only to turn around and do what they want?
I must identify myself with Switzer a lot more than JT, because I found his whole outlook on everything a lot smarter than JT's. Just my two cents. Feb 12, Faye, la Patata rated it really liked it Shelves: young-adult , science-fiction.
I loved it! I think this is one of those rare books that I just found myself really hating the main character JT in this case because he was so amazingly stubborn and selfish. Each time he just thinks of himself and get others into trouble I feel like going into the book and strangling the life out of him.
But I think that's probably this book's greatest edge. The main character is annoying because, well, he's just a kid. He's a kid who had dreams and goals to achieve in life, and then suddenl I loved it! He's a kid who had dreams and goals to achieve in life, and then suddenly he was told that everything he believed was not what it really seemed to be, and then he was given such a big big responsibility that he's not yet ready to handle.
What a fine book. What great character development! This book is the BEST of the four series. If you think you couldn't get enough of the first three, the fourth one just blows you away! I can't say I was happy with the ending though.
Okay, fine, the bit NEAR the ending made me tear up a bit, but the real ending was a kind of bittersweet. I'm really hoping for a sequel. It can't just end there!! Please, I need more! Mar 19, Denae Christine rated it liked it Shelves: sci-fi , 1st-person-narrative , space-travel. I didn't like that JT often did not know what was going on, and that it was unclear which was the right side and which the wrong.
I also didn't like not knowing what everyone was up to, and not knowing what everyone's motives were. I also could not keep track of all the factions Trust, Keepers, Council, Knudniks I did like some of Switzer's role, and I liked how JT became a leader, though not how whiny he was a lot of the time. I liked that he was trained how to use his powers, though I I didn't like that JT often did not know what was going on, and that it was unclear which was the right side and which the wrong.
I liked that he was trained how to use his powers, though I didn't like the methods. I liked the society-changing rebellion and Ketheria's role. I liked most of the end except the tragedy.
I didn't like finding out the true purpose of the Renaissance, though I did like learning JT and Ketheria and Switzer were meant for a bigger purpose. I didn't like how selfish JT was. OK conclusion to the series. Seemed like it left some loose ends, though. Apr 27, Mackenzie rated it it was ok. I wanted a strong charecter that took charge and did what was best for his sister. In Orbis 4 there is also a war, though it wasn't the whole book, like Mockingjay.
I was highly disappointed with this book and was hoping I could get to the end soon so I could start a new book. Jun 03, Greg McClay rated it liked it. There were times when I was reading this and the previous volume and thinking it was shades of The Celestine Prophecy, a spiritual awakening megaseller from the 90's.
It certainly feels like Haarsma is trying to promote a certain philosophy. The story itself was a little disjointed with some bizarre turns; entertaining but I was having a hard time trying to figure out what I was supposed to be rooting for.
There's a lot I still like about the Rings and the universe that's been created, even if T There were times when I was reading this and the previous volume and thinking it was shades of The Celestine Prophecy, a spiritual awakening megaseller from the 90's. There's a lot I still like about the Rings and the universe that's been created, even if The Awakening concept seems a little shallow. There's a 4 issue comic series just coming out called Spectrum which seems to be related to this universe and I believe Haarsma will be writing more full-blown novels as well so I look forward to seeing some of these characters again.
Otherwise I'd be kinda disgusted. Feb 02, Megan rated it really liked it Shelves: aliens , fiction , finale , science-fiction , whiny-main-character. These books have a really interesting premise and exciting places to explore, and cool people to explore with. I fancy this book especially as Dune-lite, and finishes up the series strong. But sometimes it was like WHAT? Seriously, I love JT and how he tries to make the world his. But sometimes he's so annoying.
Feb 24, Heidi rated it liked it Shelves: read The 4th and final book in the sci-fi Softwire series. JT learns that he is to be the Tonat, a guardian of his sister who is destined to be the Scion. She is to bring healing to the universe, made up of the four rings orbiting a wormhole. He resists his new role as Tonat but finds that in order to keep his sister safe, he must change his attitude and undergo training which he does not welcome. The book is best read in or The 4th and final book in the sci-fi Softwire series.
The book is best read in order in the series; I had read none of the three previous books and found some story lines confusing. Mar 28, Mark Haury rated it liked it. This series is somewhat formulaic but very enjoyable. The biggest problem I have with it is the predictable and tired falling out of major characters - that's a plot device that is much overrated and overused I didn't care for it in the Harry Potter series either.
There are a few plot holes and continuity problems, but they are fast-paced and hard to put down. They are aimed at the young adult reader. The first three are great but I was a little disappointed with the final installment - I foun This series is somewhat formulaic but very enjoyable. The first three are great but I was a little disappointed with the final installment - I found it a bit anticlimactic and the resolution was unsatisfying for me.
That said, I still recommend the entire series. Mar 12, Shawn rated it liked it Shelves: science-fiction-fantasy. I enjoyed this, as I have all The Softwire books. The ending is quite exciting and interesting. In some ways, though, I was disappointed in the ending, gets a little too close to deus ex machina for my taste. There are also some twists and developments in some of the main characters which worked well and some that didn't I'm trying to avoid any spoilers here.
I am tempted to get back in the Rings online game but time commitments prevent me. But fans of the books should check the game out i I enjoyed this, as I have all The Softwire books. But fans of the books should check the game out if they haven't already. Nov 28, H. A great ending to an excellent series. These characters will stay with you for a while.
Their struggles become your struggles, their trials your own. I like to alternate my series reading but my recommendation with these books is that you pick up all four, put them in a pile, find a comfortable spot, and enjoy the ride.
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