Ian Wall’s Cathedral of Silver was a pleasant and thrilling science fiction book. Because there was little jargon that was difficult to understand or remember, it was simple to read. Additionally, many of the characters had short and uncomplicated names, which made it the perfect choice for people unfamiliar with the genre.
To keep any reader interested, it also had suspense, gripping action sequences, and expansive panoramic locations. The character development could have been more in-depth, and there were a few tiny line editing mistakes. The tale in Cathedral of Silver is well-written overall, though.
As the plot develops, the reader travels through the stars on fresh, new worlds with the main character Paul and other point-of-view characters. The diverse points of view structure worked effectively for the novel since it allowed the reader to obtain a realistic first impression of various facets of politics and worldbuilding.
As the plot develops, the dispersed points of view gradually converge, giving the narrative a seamless framework. Each point-of-view character’s description of their features, personality traits, and interactions with their environment includes unique dynamic components. Ian Wall writes excellent, readable, descriptive prose that brings the unusual locales to life.
The characters in Cathedral of Silver are all distinctive from one another. Their unique development as opposed to treating them as various perspectives on the same issue was superbly done by Ian Wall. Though, for the most part, there wasn’t very big progress, there was character development and growth.
More importantly, the characters had characteristics that were clear and sympathetic, making it simple to develop a favourite character or characters as the story went on. The plot had a pleasing hint of suspense as Paul moved from coming upon the first obelisk to seeking for the hidden significance that his opponent was prepared to sacrifice himself to reveal to him.
Each new character, from the endearing Olasqy to the perceptive and philosophical Martha and the delightfully frightening Rex, contributes to the dramatic irony that develops as the solutions gradually become clear. Ian Wall includes the essential elements of a story’s main plot while also including compelling side stories.
While having engaging features that sci-fi experts will like, Cathedral of Silver is an approachable sci-fi adventure for anyone just getting started in the genre. It is a quick book that will satisfy your need for science fiction while helping you unwind while remaining intriguing and interesting. It is a great vacation book.
About The Book
The beautiful snow-capped mountains of Kanchi are places of nightmares. Paul Tarseus, a ruthless Lord of the Tuyet Voi, seeks to uncover the secrets of this unknown darkness. But when twisted into the company of young Ramona and her mother, Paul’s goals and brutal views of the galaxy are flipped on end.
Never has Paul imposed the service of underworld mercenaries, sided with arch-rivals, been swept into family dramas, and he certainly has never been told to apologize to a drone. But he’ll do whatever it takes to protect those around him and to drag the evils, lurking in the shadows of the galaxy, into the light.
The Review
Cathedral of Silver
Wow. I can’t heap enough praise on this young, first-time author. Cathedral of Silver has a compelling plot, lots of action, and well-developed characters. The space adventure does not quit. And most importantly of all, it’s fresh and original, but somehow still has that “classic science fiction” vibe. Wall has a rare ability to make his characters memorable and make the reader care about them. That takes true talent. Now I need to rave about the world-building. It’s fantastic! I’m impressed with the author’s creativity. And the writing easily transports me to every stop on this adventure. This is unique, special, addictive science fiction. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.