I think Starfish is really, really good, but it also has some serious rough patches. I think the sequel is not great, but it has some excellent highlights. I di

I think Starfish is really, really good, but it also has some serious rough patches. I think the sequel is not great, but it has some excellent highlights. I did not read the 3rd book and probably won't. The thing for me is that I absolutely loved reading a book set at the bottom of the ocean in crushing darkness. I'd give Starfish a try unless that sounds horrible to you. While it doesn't get fully resolved, I think it actually comes to a pretty neat ending on its own that gives you room to keep thinking about it (and really, that's true of lots of great literature).