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The Churn (The Expanse, #3.5)
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Another short story is the Expanse universe, this time about Amos' past.
Amos is a very quirky character. He seems to lack empathy on a worrying scale while simultaneously showing the capacity for great loyalty, which is why I like him so much. Those who have read the first novel and/or seen the TV show know that he is from Earth, originally, and has had a dark past. Here, we get to know what this past consists of (to some degree) and it was a delightful look at future Baltimore and its crime syndicates. However, it was also an interesting look at Earth itself, the social structures of the future, how humanity lives - and it's disquieting to say the least.
Thus, this is an action-laden novella about a very enigmatic character and a great addition to the series.
Amos is a very quirky character. He seems to lack empathy on a worrying scale while simultaneously showing the capacity for great loyalty, which is why I like him so much. Those who have read the first novel and/or seen the TV show know that he is from Earth, originally, and has had a dark past. Here, we get to know what this past consists of (to some degree) and it was a delightful look at future Baltimore and its crime syndicates. However, it was also an interesting look at Earth itself, the social structures of the future, how humanity lives - and it's disquieting to say the least.
Thus, this is an action-laden novella about a very enigmatic character and a great addition to the series.
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Jul 02, 2018 05:44AM
yes, indeed! :)
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Well, I might be biased as I love the little psychopath. ;P
Yeah, well, you aren't alone. I think we all want a little loyal psychopath in all our lives. As opposed to all the disloyal and random and institutionalized psychopaths already circling our wagons. :)
Well, the aggravating thing is that most people making at least my life uncomfortable aren't even on the psychopath level but since I'm not allowed to go Amos on them ...
Oh, Trish, when has that ever stopped all the other psychopaths? Rule of Law? Social Acceptability? Common Decency?Come on. I know you gave up on all that crap years ago. Let your demon play.
lol
Oh NOW it's ok if I go out to play?! All the other times you tell me to not be like Pandora and to keep it in the box.
Well, TO BE FAIR, the box you open won't have a dollop of hope riding along with all those other goodies.
And how would you know unless you open my box. *evil grin*
Trish wrote: "And how would you know unless you open my box. *evil grin*"LOL Get a room!
I love Amos :O) Here’s a quote from book 6“Because he’s Amos. He’s like a pit bull. You know he could tear your throat out, but he’s loyal to a fault and you just want to hug him”
Dennis wrote: "Trish wrote: "And how would you know unless you open my box. *evil grin*"LOL Get a room!"
Not my fault if your mind is in the gutter! I was just trying to make someone take the dark path!
Veronique wrote: "I love Amos :O) Here’s a quote from book 6“Because he’s Amos. He’s like a pit bull. You know he could tear your throat out, but he’s loyal to a fault and you just want to hug him”"
YES!
I think we're all taking the dark path, here. :)
I hope so, there are cookies here!
My feelings for Amos are all over the place, I actually read this first and really didn't like his character in this one, but he's rapidly becoming one of my favorites in "Leviathan Wakes" now! :o
David - proud Gleeman in Branwen's adventuring party wrote: "My feelings for Amos are all over the place, I actually read this first and really didn't like his character in this one, but he's rapidly becoming one of my favorites in "Leviathan Wakes" now! :o"Maybe it really depends on what you started with. Huh.
One of my very favourite of the "side-books". Amos is so fascinating and could have turned out so badly as an adult, but strength of character, and his core belief in Naomi's good, save him again and again.Thank you for the review!
