The Evolutionary Void

Void Trilogy, Book 3

De: Peter F. Hamilton

Narrado por: John Lee

An innovator praised as one of the inventors of "the new space opera", Peter F. Hamilton has also been hailed as the heir of such golden-age giants as Heinlein and Asimov. His star-spanning sagas are distinguished by deft plotting, engaging characters, provocative explorations of science and society, and soaring imaginative reach. Now, in one of the most eagerly anticipated offerings of the year, Hamilton brings his acclaimed Void trilogy to a stunning close.

Exposed as the Second Dreamer, Araminta has become the target of a galaxywide search by government agent Paula Myo and the psychopath known as the Cat, along with others equally determined to prevent - or facilitate - the pilgrimage of the Living Dream cult into the heart of the Void. An indestructible microuniverse, the Void may contain paradise, as the cultists believe, but it is also a deadly threat. For the miraculous reality that exists inside its boundaries demands energy - energy drawn from everything outside those boundaries: from planets, stars, galaxies...from everything that lives.

Meanwhile, the parallel story of Edeard, the Waterwalker, as told through a series of addictive dreams communicated to the gaiasphere via Inigo, the First Dreamer, continues to unfold. But now the inspirational tale of this idealistic young man takes a darker and more troubling turn as he finds himself faced with powerful new enemies - and temptations more powerful still.

With time running out, a repentant Inigo must decide whether to release Edeard's final dream: a dream whose message is scarcely less dangerous than the pilgrimage promises to be. And Araminta must choose whether to run from her unwanted responsibilities or face them down, with no guarantee of success or survival. But all these choices may be for naught if the monomaniacal Ilanthe, leader of the breakaway Accelerator Faction, is able to enter the Void. For it is not paradise she seeks there, but dominion.

Into the Void? Listen to more in the Void Trilogy.©2010 Peter F. Hamilton (P)2010 Tantor

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Epic, multi-stranded, full of wonders." (SFX)

It's an ending...

Like so many stories, I felt like the ending here left you wanting more. The majority of this book I felt was very good, but the final few chapters seem to overly rush events and after the conclusion of the main story arc I do not think enough time was spend on what happens to the main characters after. This is especially true with Edeard. Given the events that bring him into the final act, I would expect there to have been more about what he plans for his life. Also I was not a fan of what was done with Gor in the closing chapter. Other than that, I think this is still a great listen and if you have made it this far in the series then you own it to yourself to experience the ending.

Close to one of the greatest sci-fi epics

Any additional comments?

One of the most incredible series I've ever read. It's at the top of my all time sci-fi greats list along with Hyperion and the Revelation Space saga. Incredibly detailed. Plenty of hard sci-fi for those that love the stuff (like me). Rich, diverse characters. An absolute treat for sci-fi fans.

So good

This ending was so well done. The lines came together and it came back around again. I have tears from it. Thank the Lady.

Nice resolution to the series.

I enjoyed the end of this trilogy. Characters all developed and where interesting. Learned a lot more about what was happening everywhere. Most if not all of my questions were answered. In the pacing of the story was good. There a couple of times I felt like it was a bit rushed so minus 2 star for that but overall great read and I can't wait for the next one.

My favorite galaxy

I am a Hamilton super fan. This is a beautiful ending to a great family of characters I will miss very much. I listened to the whole series on audible this time around after reading these books as they were released in the past. It was immensely entertaining to hear the work narrated with all the inflection and humor. Really enjoyed John Lee as narrator. Mr Hamilton created a great world I truly hope gets developed for future streaming entertainment. I am sick of super heroes, we need to visualize the technology and possibility of his great Commonwealth. I also hope there will be more short stories or stand alones set in the commonwealth.

The mystery of the Void is finally revealed.

Throughout the first two books of this series, the Edeard story line (from inside the Void) seemed to overshadow the far more numerous threads related to events happening outside the Void. Edeard's life in Makkathran was just more interesting and the growth of his psychic powers kept things fresh as he pursued his quest to achieve fulfillment. As his story line progressed it also provided much needed context to explain why the human Living Dream movement was willing to put the entire galaxy at risk with their pilgrimage into the Void. Despite numerous factions and alien species willing to go "all in" to stop them, Living Dream was prepared to do anything for a chance to achieve fulfillment. Would their pilgrimage trigger a Void expansion phase so large that the galaxy was consumed? Would anyone be able to stop them before they got there? With the stage finally set Peter F. Hamilton answers those questions and more as he concludes the series and unveils the mystery of the Void once and for all.

I have to say that I finally got into the "outside the Void" story lines in this one and that made this the best book of the series. All of the main characters and threads converge on the Void for the big finale and it is not obvious how it is going to play out until the very end. So many questions from this complex story finally get answered: Will Living Dream achieve fulfillment? If fulfillment is so great why does Inigo, the founder of Living Dream, think it is a bad idea to pursue it? Is fulfillment the same as going post-physical? Can the nature of the Void be changed so that it doesn't pose a threat to the galaxy any longer? If not, will the Void expand? If it does, can the expansion be controlled in some way? There are so many possible ways the story could go that you are driven to get to the conclusion as quickly as possible just so it can finally all make sense.

When it is all said and done it becomes obvious that the mystery of the Void itself is the main character and everyone else's story is related in some way. Luckily things are explained in detail and wrapped up nicely so you need not worry about being left hanging. You also need not be concerned about having to read any other books first. Although this trilogy is part of the same literary universe as the Commonwealth Saga series it is completely stand alone and complete. John Lee narrates many of the books in this universe and does a great job with all of them so listening instead of reading is a great option. If you are in the mood for some sci-fi on an epic scale with some fantasy thrown in for good measure then give this series a go and you too can experience the mystery of the Void for yourself.

Great Ending

I really enjoyed the book. Wrapped up nicely!! I would recommend the book to any one who likes space operas

A great wrap-up to both series.

As I said when I reviewed book one of this series, a reader really should read the first series (Commonwealth) before reading this series. (Read my review of the first book in this series (The Dreaming Void). Unlike many series it covers many, many decades of the people in the story. As this book ends it ties up many loose ends and gives an understanding of the entire group of stories. I feel this book is an ending and doesn't leave much room for a sequel.

rollercoaster

...wicked ride, highs were high & lows were low, but overall, fairly well balanced. Author seems to know how long you can go before you need another adrenaline "injection"...

Sci-Fi Poetry

Reading anything from Peter F. Hamilton is like sci-fi poetry. "The Evolutionary Void", the last book in the Void Trilogy is the perfect ending to an epic story and almost perfect from anything regarding science fiction. Hamilton is a true poet in this genre and I am never disappointed when I crack open any of his titles. I read the "Commonwealth Saga" a few years ago as my introduction to this author and even since then, I enjoyed almost anything that I've read from him..

Peter F. Hamilton does not rhymes his words, but has an artistic expression of language at tells a vivid stories that are out of this world.

If you already read Commonwealth, you will be impress with the Void. The universe continues on and comes to an end that you least expected. I took my time at finishing the Void Trilogy because unlike the Black Hole, Hamilton's words eventually stops.