Planet Torn Asunder
by K. J. Wolf
ISBN-10: 1425719201
Review by Heather Froeschl
Are other species, out there in the universe, really so very different from ours? We may never know, but in K.J. Wolf's novel, "Planet Torn Asunder," it would seem that some human-like qualities abound, no matter how many legs you have.
All is fair in love and war. Or maybe not so fair, but to be expected. On the planet Znski, there are rivalries, war stories, and even rites of passage. I adored the journey into adulthood the main characters went through, in a rebirth swim. Two ruling families have opposing views on who should be in charge and this leads to war. Sounds pretty human so far, right? However, the beings are lizard-like creatures and what they do in the name of war is far more than I would hope humans would demonstrate. Will the planet survive the chaos? Will there be anyone left to care?
Wolf tells a tale of science fiction well. You might feel as though you are on an away-team from the Enterprise as you witness the clash of the lizards. Bringing in a religious figure is an interesting twist for science fiction, and the plot is smooth and fast moving. Wolf's use of his freedom of creativity is what makes sci-fi fun to read.
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