"Not what I expected, but still good"
I bought this thinking Sci Fi. If you are looking for a Sci Fi, this is not the book. But I quickly got caught up in the story. The characters in the book are Mormon in faith and this being a suspense/mystery book about faith, it include aspects of the Mormon faith. I am not a Mormon, and if you can get past that part of the book, this is a great book. The ending was a total shock and surprise. It is one of those books that make you think about it after you have finished reading it. This is a well written book.
"A good book"
This is a good book. If you are into the science part of science fiction, then this book must be a staple. If you are looking for a great read however, then this book will be a little slow and dry. I did find the idea of a ring world interesting and more feasible than a full Dyson Sphere. But that is not the only concept the author is pushing. The story was a little slow and drawn out. If you are a hard core Sci Fi fan, then this is a must read.