Harry’s Lattice is the first book in the Atharrais Sequence and is a fascinating story that introduces fringe science concepts to a small cast of fictional characters. Following the suggestion of an altered reality and a potential of a cataclysmic event that only a select few are aware of. The Author explores the reactions and behaviour of the main protagonist, Harry, as the Atharrais organisation manipulate him and others to spark a chain of events to correct a mistake that they calculate will avoid the destruction of the entire globe.
Whilst I thoroughly enjoyed this science-fiction novel, I did find the opening chapters somewhat slow going as the Author sets the scene and backgrounds of each of the characters involved, and therefore it did take me a little time to ground myself into the story. However the tipping point did arrive and I soon found myself eagerly turning the pages, and gripped by the events in the story. It would be my recommendation to readers that you do read this book as close to one sitting as possible and not leave long time gaps in between starting and finishing this book, particularly due to the complexity of the plot.
In terms of the pacing, although some may consider a slow burn, it is appropriate given the nature of the story. Overall this is well written, with the odd editorial issue creeping in, but not in anyway significant enough to distract or spoil the readers pleasure. The characters are interesting, and Harry is a likeable character, but I would have loved to have seen him challenged more given the completely bizarre events he was exposed to. What I mean by this is that the premise of the story has so much scope for a truly mind blowing, exciting and thought provoking read and thus a great opportunity for the Author to really heighten the emotional drama, and push the characters completely outside the ‘normal’ boundaries of human behaviour.
I am therefore looking forward to reading the second book Symmetry Violations to see what direction the Author takes this story and the characters. I award Harry’s Lattice a strong 4 stars.
