Does 14 explain the weird ending? SPOILERS

[Dramapuppy]

I enjoyed the first part of this book, but the last 100 pages took a turn for the worse. Suddenly, it was all about fighting monsters. All the explanations felt incredibly shaky and it didn't even read like science fiction anymore. It was more action. Is this more satisfying if you've read 14?

Regardless, is 14 worth reading? I'm honestly not a fan of The Fold; the ending kind of ruined it. Still, I liked the writing style. Is 14 any better? Does it put The Fold in context and fix the ending somehow?

[Phil]

14 does provide a bit more context. It doesn't necessarily explain things as much as gives you more information about the world in general, if that makes any sense. I enjoyed it more than The Fold, for what it's worth.

[Dramapuppy]

Phil wrote: "14 does provide a bit more context. It doesn't necessarily explain things as much as gives you more information about the world in general, if that makes any sense. I enjoyed it more than The Fold,..."

Hm, okay. I might read it if I have time then. I'm kind of drawn to the world, even though I think it's cheesy and disappointing.

Thanks!

[Lachlan]

14 is great. It bears a similarity to the Fold, and they are both clearly set in the same universe (well, set of universes), but it works a whole lot better.

I did like the idea of a hero with a photographic memory, though.

[Dramapuppy]

Lachlan wrote: "14 is great. It bears a similarity to the Fold, and they are both clearly set in the same universe (well, set of universes), but it works a whole lot better.

I did like the idea of a hero with a p..."

How much better is 14? I liked The Fold a ton as I was reading it, but the ending really annoyed me, and I left with neutral feelings. Is there any point in my reading 14?

[Lachlan]

14 is one of my favourite books from the last few years. Like I said, it has some elements in common with The Fold, but it explains itself better, the secondary characters get a bit more to do, and the ending is much stronger. If you liked the way the first two-thirds of The Fold built, you should like 14.

[Dramapuppy]

Lachlan wrote: "14 is one of my favourite books from the last few years. Like I said, it has some elements in common with The Fold, but it explains itself better, the secondary characters get a bit more to do, and..."

Hm, you've sold me. I'll have to check it out.

[Lachlan]

Dramapuppy wrote: "Lachlan wrote: "14 is one of my favourite books from the last few years. Like I said, it has some elements in common with The Fold, but it explains itself better, the secondary characters get a bit..."

Hope you like it! If he's aiming to make a loosely-connected trilogy, it might be that The Fold was just the weak middle part and not the best place to start.