"Good attempt"
It was great for an author to come back and provide another glimpse into his work. The information gleamed from the many fans was included to a large degree and it was very interesting to read. The story itself didn't seem to hold together though and at times it felt like the technical information was drowning out the plot. I wish it had blended a little better.
"Good Read"
Good read, intricate plot that all comes together. If you can ignore the agenda it's a good story. The only real complaint I have is the series isn't going to have much of a chance to be extended.