This one its many moments where it somewhat bored me and others where it intensely gripped me. I am glad that we have finally gotten to see how the story ends, somewhat perhaps considering that Bean is still a loose string. The wars come to an end and the colonies are created, and peace rules the Earth. It makes you wonder if such a thing is possible or not with our own populations rapidly increasing and our wars never ending. Will we ever have that one moment which will unite us? All things to think about for sure, and to read any book or series of books which make you think of the bigger outside picture is one that is worthy of keeping on the bookshelf irregardless whether it is absolutely incredible or shot through with mediocrity.