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hwillustrator's review against another edition
3.0
More like 3.5 stars - I really love this world and find it compelling and readable despite often feeling a little confused about who’s who and where their allegiances lie. Although the political intrigue is well written and is the main driving force of the series, there are some hugely creative sci-fi ideas (especially the healing powers of the dome) that I wish would be explored more. I also find the second book in trilogies the most difficult. That said, I’m keen to read the third book and keen to read what Tade Thompson writes next.
emilycarney's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
christiek's review against another edition
58% in I realized that I didn't care about any of the characters and didn't give a hoot about what was happening. It's probably just me.
joeure's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the first one better. This one has A LOT going on. I'll read #3 to find out what happens.
deepakchecks's review against another edition
5.0
The previous volume Rosewater established the world beautifully, and finished with the alien Wormwood trying to establish a foothold in earth, and the main protagonist Kaaro, a trained sensitive, stopping to work for the government. In this volume, the flavor is different, more action-packed with multiple conflicts, with at least four different viewpoints and narratives.
One narrative is Aminat's who is being prepped for a space travel, but then is assigned the task to bringing in a person with high xenoform count. This person is Alyssa, whose viewpoint is also explored which leads us to an understanding of how the alien intends to colonize earth. There is the viewpoint of Anthony who has been taken over by the alien and is in the search of other human species to colonize. There is a political angle as well, in which the Mayor of Rosewater, Jack Jacques, unilaterally declares Rosewater an independent city-state and this leads to a war with the Nigerian government. Kaaro enters these proceedings and being the only sensitive who can communicate with the xenosphere, is tasked with protecting wormwood.
With the world building already established in the part 1, the freshness-factor was missing in the second volume, nevertheless a very fast paced and immersive work.
One narrative is Aminat's who is being prepped for a space travel, but then is assigned the task to bringing in a person with high xenoform count. This person is Alyssa, whose viewpoint is also explored which leads us to an understanding of how the alien intends to colonize earth. There is the viewpoint of Anthony who has been taken over by the alien and is in the search of other human species to colonize. There is a political angle as well, in which the Mayor of Rosewater, Jack Jacques, unilaterally declares Rosewater an independent city-state and this leads to a war with the Nigerian government. Kaaro enters these proceedings and being the only sensitive who can communicate with the xenosphere, is tasked with protecting wormwood.
With the world building already established in the part 1, the freshness-factor was missing in the second volume, nevertheless a very fast paced and immersive work.
steeevie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
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? Yes
3.75
oodles17's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War, and Body horror
Minor: Rape