It was a very good read, at least in the moment. It was very very thrilling and exciting to read, and I found myself hooked (I couldn't put it down). I had to know what happened and what was going to happen. I also liked the blending of science (however accurate) and nature into the novel, which is what originally brought me into it as a nature enthusiast. Some things make less sense the more you think about them, but that's only after the read. You've got to suspend your disbelief just a little bit.