Author: Chris Pisano & Brian Koscienski
Genre: Science Fiction
Source: Paperback
Rating 4 out of 5 paws
Eighteen months ago Michael woke up with an incredible power, that he has no idea where it came from. So he embarked on a journey to discover what happened and to see if there were others like him, there are. Once Michael got his answers he decided to try and live life as normal as possible. That is until a picture in a tabloid threatened to expose him and through a series of events Michael begins to think his wife may have gained some power as well. Meanwhile; Thelma Carver wants to leave her snake of a husband, but his control over her and others is uncanny, and unbreakable. While out running an errand for him, Thelma discovers a way to escape him. She tries to get help from other people with special powers to eliminate Marvin, including Michael. All he wants is a normal life, but now Michael is being drawn back into the fight and it might cause him his marriage.
It is no secret that Brian and Chris are my favorite writing duo, and they are two amazing friends of mine. Fearful Symmetry is the sequel to their previous novel Shattered Visage Lies which I also loved. The idea of having powers one day is an interesting one and I think this team pulls it off well. Different chapters look at different characters until their paths begin to merge. The way the two write is seamless you cannot tell when Brian leaves off and Chris begins which is definitely what you want from a writing team like this. I love the diversity in super powers in the novel as well as the diversity away from powers we have already seen in other novels and comics.
In Fearful Symmetry we see some of the characters we met in Shattered Visage Lies as well as some new characters. You are quickly brought back into the twisted world of those with powers and those without. It easily becomes a ethical question on how should these powers be used or if they should be used. There is a huge contrast between Michael who just wants to live a normal life with his wife Claire and Marvin who wants to rule over life and almost make people into his slaves. It's a question of where does one cross the line into the realm of ethical ambiguity when it comes to having powers.
It is a well thought out plot and shows that the authors worked hard to provide their audience with a novel that will not disappoint. They succeeded. There are endless plot twists that will keep you guessing until the very end of the novel, and still leaves you wanting more from not only this series but this writing team. They are the type of writers that no matter what book you pick up from them, you never know what you are going to get. I love that about them. I love the feel of the novel, that the characters are your everyday average Joe type of people who have to face the decision of what to do when they wake up with super powers.
If you like science fiction or something that is a little bit outside the normal then this would be the book for you. I suggest reading Shattered Visage Lies first as it explains a lot and sets the stage for what happens in Fearful Symmetry. Get yourself a copy of both and read them back to back!
What would you do if you woke up one day and discovered you had powers or were turned into a giant rabbit man?
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