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robinks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The stuff that I was hung up on in the first book of this series were much less important in this one, and I really enjoyed getting to see Dex and Mosscap’s adventures continue into the human realm. I loved all the new characters we got to meet and the descriptions of each new setting. The best part was that the deep conversations that I loved in the first book continued and became more nuanced and complex. Such a beautiful read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Moderate: Death, Alcohol, Cursing, and Xenophobia
Minor: Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content
the_reading_wren's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Re-read, first time listening to the audiobook. I like the narration. This is my favourite book of all time.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol, Cursing, Sexual content, Mental illness, Medical content, and Animal death
the_reading_wren's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Being back in the optimistic world Becky Chambers has created in the Monk and Robot series was delightful! This time, Sibling Dex and Mosscap explore ideas of home, family and purpose in a world where everyone's basic needs are met and the planet is healing. As they continue their journey, Mosscap meets a lot of new people and sees new places for the first time. This cleverly helps the reader get to know the world better and gives Dex a new perspective on their home.
This series of novellas are written in a way that is deceptively reminiscent of children's books in their length, structure and beautifully gentle storytelling, but there is so much to think about packed into these few pages! As much as I wanted to read A Prayer for the Crown Shy in one go I learned my lesson with the first book and decided to savour it a chapter at a time, which I would recommend because each chapter leaves the reader with a lot of food for thought and often profound insight to mull over.
I'm loving this series and eagerly await the next instalment in the story!
This series of novellas are written in a way that is deceptively reminiscent of children's books in their length, structure and beautifully gentle storytelling, but there is so much to think about packed into these few pages! As much as I wanted to read A Prayer for the Crown Shy in one go I learned my lesson with the first book and decided to savour it a chapter at a time, which I would recommend because each chapter leaves the reader with a lot of food for thought and often profound insight to mull over.
I'm loving this series and eagerly await the next instalment in the story!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Alcohol, Sexual content, Cursing, and Medical content
ohgull's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This book was really good! I love Mosscap and Dex, I could read about them all day! This book was amazing, but I don’t think it lived up to Psalm for the Wild Built. There was not as much direction and the chapters were slightly more episodic. But all in all, this book was great and once again felt like a big warm hug. Definitely a comfort read in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Minor: Death and Medical content
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