Book Review / "Earth of Another Kind" by Steven Decker

Earth of Another Kind by Steven Decker

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


What if people were offered a solution to every global problem? Would they accept this generosity with joy or look for a nasty catch?

In “Earth of Another Kind”, the sequel to “Child of Another Kind”, Steven Decker takes the reader on a head-spinning journey. You take a breath when you start reading Chapter 1 and exhale only when you finish the book. The action begins right away, and the pace doesn’t slow down. Things keep happening, and the readers keep wondering what’s next.

I was charmed by the first book of the series “Child of Another Kind”. I loved the way the story unfolded gradually, with secrets getting revealed, all revelations fresh and unexpected. I liked the gentle focus on Cynthia’s doubts about her faith and her search for an anchor that would let her get her beliefs back. It was also fascinating to follow Maddie’s character development as she discovered the truth about her origins and learnt to live with it. This theme continues in book two.

In “Earth of Another Kind”, the veil of secrecy is thrown off from World 2A, the Makers, and the Imprints. At least for the readers. Are the people of Earth ready to find out the truth about what’s going on after some of them die? I won’t spoil it for you; read the book and you will find out.

Earth is about to change. Life as we know it will never be the same. However, the nature of the upcoming changes is still unclear. As usual, politicians play their games, rarely aimed at the well-being of the masses. In the meantime, ordinary people are being kept in the dark about what is about to happen. Still, this time, it might be different…

Along with making the reader plunge into the non-stop action rich in political intrigues, decisions with high stakes, and characters travelling across the globe and beyond, the author poses controversial questions. What makes us human? Is it solely about certain physical characteristics, or is there more to the true human nature? Are sacrifices for the sake of all worth making if mankind will not thank you for them?

And the most burning question for the people in “Earth of Another Kind”: can aliens be trusted?
I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series. “Gods of Another Kind” comes out next month, and I am sure the author has prepared another story packed with secrets, adventure, and issues to ponder for us.





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