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I read it but managed to get confused between it being released in 9 parts or something and then again as a trilogy so missed book 4 or similar which wasn't really noticeable until I got a fair bit further on in the trilogy and characters started popping up that I was unaware of.
I'd say the first book was the best but the trilogy was above average as a whole, worth reading. Especially as I'm struggling a bit to find decent sci-fi at the moment.
Good job on the charity donation. Always the best idea i think.
I've heard mixed reviews about that trilogy. Some people saying they didn't even bother finishing after loving the first book. I admit that there were some odd bits that confused me (did't feel well written/explained). But I read them again and on the second round I was actually more into the second and third books than before. The end was a bit abrupt but I really liked the whole idea, found it really interesting..