Wildcard

The usual disclaimer: Kelly Mitchell sent me an e-version of Wildcard in exchange for an honest review.

Wildcard is a very intricate story. It is a tech-lovers delight, more technological wizardry than you can shake a stick at. For me, too much tech, I found myself at times completely confused by the descriptions of the nano technology being used. I thought to myself: Even Sheldon Cooper couldn't follow this. Of course a real physicist probably could, but I am nowhere near a real physicist. If I was I could have asked for his help.

I really got into the story when tech took a back seat to human(?) relationships. I particularly liked LuvRay Chose. Not surprising as he was, in my mind at least, the most non-technological character in the book. The highly technical aspects of the book probably contributed to my feeling the story was somewhat disjointed and confusing. I tended to kind of space out when things got too technical. I feel like I missed the main point of the book. Almost all of the characters were transformed in some way by the end of the story, and I often didn't see the justification to the story line to support the action.

Parts of the story were very compelling, I enjoyed the interactions with Hazel and the Old Man and the peacefulness of the center.

I guess all I can say here is that I am not the target audience for Wildcard. For the reader who enjoys the high tech world, Wildcard will provide all the tech you could want. There is plenty of action and adventure as well. Military and political intrigue abounds. There is humor, pathos and even sex. So, if the high tech world is your playground, I think Wildcard by Kelly Mitchell, will be right up your alley, or data port if you prefer. Enjoy!

Mike