I was excited about this book when I first picked it up in a bargain bin. I love anthropology and science fiction and this seemed like a nice mix of the two. Unfortunately, the story never really develops that "can't put it down" momentum. I found myself frequently bored and often knew exactly where the story was going long before it got there. In the end, there was nothing special about the story nor did it really entertain me. Others have given far more detailed reviews as to why this book isn't great so I'll just say that you should skip this one if you really like to read books and be entertained.