I myself have wondered if it was possible to combine the plot lines from several paths into a coherent story. This is my answer: Yes, it was. Same events, different lead ups and original ideas make this a home run. Barring the sex (due to my own weird thoughts and is in no way implying any shortcomings on the author's part), I've enjoyed the trip, finishing the series in one go. In one swop, 4 main characters had things going for them in the way they wanted. The "People, nothing more, nothing less" maxim came back to me. They fought the good fight, and came out better for it. Kudos.
Home run through and through
I myself have wondered if it was possible to combine the plot lines from several paths into a coherent story. This is my answer: Yes, it was. Same events, different lead ups and original ideas make this a home run. Barring the sex (due to my own weird thoughts and is in no way implying any shortcomings on the author's part), I've enjoyed the trip, finishing the series in one go. In one swop, 4 main characters had things going for them in the way they wanted. The "People, nothing more, nothing less" maxim came back to me. They fought the good fight, and came out better for it. Kudos.