I like to talk about it as a book constructed so that the conceit of Sid Meier's Civilization actually makes sense - they can proceed in building their society with an advance knowledge of the tech tree.
That's maybe not so useful, though. I didn't like it enough to read the other two.
I wonder if it has to do with a pretty contrived plot device that essentially boils down to being ridiculously overpowered and seems to leave it ripe for inconsistencies?
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What, are we suddenly talking about Foundation now?
I almost feel like I described something universal haha. Actually, as I've been reading the second book in the series, I think I would retract my comment. The device is still interesting enough.
I've seen it referenced enough that I'll probably end up reading it up. Probably when I get a flash sale for an ebook. @tcpolymath's description intrigued me. I know it's not like this, but I am picturing a bunch of technocrats yelling 'screw pottery, we are rushing to orbital space lasers!'
LOL. I need that book! I think I do know what he is referencing though. More prominent in the second book though.
Paging @blockurator for your next fiction prompt, see above.
I'll have to read the book. Sounds interesting.