The book has minor flaws. Many characters ascend into "the Singularity," and political squabbles dominate much of the drama, action, and combat. Long-term security and the demands of perpetual vigilance are largely unresolved. The Enlightenment-era spirit of exploration is overshadowed by a seduction of utopic cyberspace.
Despite these issues, the novel succeeds as a conclusion. The storylines resolve convincingly within the universe Douglas built over the series. The characters remain engaging, and the scale of the narrative delivers the expected spectacle. 5/5 stars.
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