"Perhaps bravery is simply the face humanity wraps around its collective madness." 
 -- Amie Kaufman, Illuminae 
 So where do I start with this review? 
 The Illuminae Files is indeed a very unique and original story. It has taken Sci-Fi and given it a refreshing makeover. The characters, the setting and the story are in themselves amazing. 
 The problem for me is the format. The whole 599-pages-long-report thing didn't work out for me. I know that it's supposed to be the foundation to the "brilliance" of this story, but for me and my ADD this book was a nightmare! 
 It was a constant struggle to stay interested. I'm already having a hard time to read ordinary books so this book was just frustrating. 
 But a big gold star to the authors for being ahead of the game!