After reading two disappointing books, I retreated to golden age science fiction. I selected this volume from a stack of books I inherited during a house move. I did not like A. E. van Vogt during my personal "golden age" (ideal age to read sci-fi) in the 60s, and I did not like this book either.
While the narrative contains fun tropes and interesting politics, the science is terrible and the setting is ridiculous. I appreciate the homage to Darwin and the original Voyage of the Beagle, but the author's execution is poor. Because the writing lacks technical substance, this book remains a disappointment. 2/5 Stars.
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