Sawyer's day-after-tomorrow tech is plausiable, the prose is very readable, and there are many laugh-out-loud funny moments throughout. The first book (Wake) lays the groundwork, gains momentum in Watch, and all the pieces come together - at times surprisingly - in Wonder. The main characters are sympathetic; some of the secondary characters, less so. I echo other reviewers: the epilogue jerks the heart-strings. All in all, three fast and enjoyable reads.

The least persuasive characterizations for me were the unnamed-but-you-know-who-they-are politicians. The politics didn't get too much in the way of my enjoyment of the story (I lean right), though I rolled my eyes more than once. WebMind's favorable quoting of "History's Greatest Monster!" amused me where it was meant to inspire...but oh well.

I'd give 3.5 stars if I could - I quite liked it, but less than other books I've given 4 stars to.