Intriguing, well executed, enjoyable, existential

I pre-ordered the sequel as soon as I finished this. The story, characters, and concept drew me in and captured my attention in a way I haven't experienced in awhile.
I liked that the main character is a version of a social worker and not a warrior type. The plot came across as being rooted in his philosophies of caring for people and trying to do good, and how that was tested by who he encountered and what resulted. In terms of ideas I liked the exploring of meaning and purpose in the face of infinity and the different takes different characters had.
The different worlds Zaxony finds himself in were incredibly creative and unique in my opinion. So many fun visions of what a world could be added a lot to the experience of the story in my opinion.
It's pretty fast paced. I'm making it sound philosophical but it doesn't get bogged down in being heavy about it. To me it all flowed naturally out of the characters and their decisions.
It's a cool book and worth the time. The narrator does a good job. The voices all feel distinct, suited to the characters, and not hard to listen to.

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