![]() ![]() We're just being introduced to the author's world and ideas…naturally. Good exposition gives us information in the flow of the story. Also, and unfortunately, most of Baxter's books are lessons in how not to handle exposition in a story. However, the characters are forgettable and are basically mouthpieces for the physics lessons. I re-read passages to understand the scope. In true Baxter style, Manifold is a canvas for awesome cosmological theories and implications. That being said, I have enjoyed three of the four Baxter novels I've read to date, including this one. I enjoyed attending Stephen Baxter's class…wait, this was a novel? Manifold: Time is the epitome of a Baxter three-star effort: some mind-bending ideas about the cosmos, a plot, some classroom lessons, some bad exposition of facts and some cardboard characters. Squuuuiiiidddsss innnnnn sppppaaacceeeee…. ![]()
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