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The Dreaming Void is the first book in Hamilton's latest Commonwealth series. The story takes place about 1200 years after the Commonwealth was saved in AD2400 in Judas Unchained. A group of humans have decided to migrate to the Void, a dark expanse in the center of the galaxy that is completely unknown except to one man who has had dreams of life in the void. His followers are determined to go to the void and meet those who have made it. The other species who live in the Galaxy are set on stopping the humans from this migration. Many of the characters who were present in Judas Unchained return in this story and it is pretty much a continuation from that series. If you like a gripping space opera this is a great series to read. This series can be read as a stand-a-lone series, however I would suggest that you begin with Hamilton's earlier works and get the background so these will be more enjoyable. Peter F. Hamilton's other Commonwealth books include: The Night's Dawn Trilogy 1. The Reality Dysfunction (1996) 2. The Neutronium Alchemist (1997) 3. The Naked God (1999) Commonwealth Saga 1. Pandora's Star (2004) 2. Judas Unchained (2005) and two novels Fallen Dragon (2001) Misspent Youth (2002)Read full review
The Dreaming Void, by Peter F. Hamilton, is an intricate story based in the far, far future where technology exists that is indistinguishable from magic. This is both a good point and a drawback. Hamilton often drops exotic, futuristic technology in the reader's lap with little to no explanation or description. This can be fun for readers who enjoy figuring things out for themselves, but it can be frustrating for readers who like to understand what they are reading. And it's not just technology. The people (including alien species), places, events, and societal structure are so foreign that it can be a challenge to fuse a meaningful whole in your mind as you read. For myself, after I finished this book, I put it away for a month and then read it again. Much more understandable and enjoyable the second time through. You may want to do the same!Read full review
Interesting storyline that makes you think abstractly and use imagination. I look forward to reading the next books.
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