Ascension had a smattering of inspired moments along with a hefty helping of unfulfilled potential.
However, theres a big difference between a cliffhanger and a lack of resolution.
Unfortunately,Ascensionleft a few too many questions unanswered and dangled plenty of head-scratching details that defy explanation.
However, I cant help but notice that the only three deaths were those that happened unnaturally and recently.
Soooo… where are all the old people?
Where does the electricity come in?
Can we pick one power and stick with it?
Is this indiscretion worthy of the Carrie-like destruction Christa rains down upon her shipmates and Project Ascension itself?
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Except who could have predicted the sudden departure of Gault (and Medici?)
to… um, to… another planet?
Did Christa do that?
Add teleportation to her list of powers!
Or did the thing in the water do it?
And what is that thing anyway?
Like I said, mysteries and suspense are one thing; complete confusion is another.
Im somewhere in between.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed Harris efficient dispatching of his enemy immensely regardless of her intentions, good or bad.
My favorite line of his happens in the liquor aisle of the convenience store: Its all right here!
Oh, the things we take for granted!
Thats one of many moments that make the concept behindAscensionso perfect, just poorly executed.
Rating:
3 out of 5
