Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

The Collapsing Empire by John Scalzi

11 reviews

readerette's review against another edition

adventurous funny 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? No

4.25

The way some of the dialogue was written in this one made it harder to read than the other Scalzi books I've read. Great world building that unfolds a bit at a time, relatable characters who cross tropes and feel very real for doing so (and some of whom are hilarious), and engaging take on future human expansion, including all the things we'd likely do wrong.

Started slow for me but started to feel like something I couldn't put down around the 25% mark.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Cursing, Murder, and Death of parent

Minor: Sexual content

olityr's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-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

3.0

Fast-passed fun book with fun characters and interesting sci-fi ideas.

Way, way too much casual swearing to recommend this to most people I know.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing

Minor: Sexual content

mpedone's review against another edition

lighthearted tense 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

4.0

An enjoyable, if breezy read. Characters are interesting, story is intriguing, though it is missin a little weight, especially given how big the central issue is. I actually think that was intentional, as it mirrors how many of the characters don't seem to grasp the gravity of what is happening. My biggest gripe is that it feels like a Part 1, not a standalone novel with an open ending. I think this is because the central conflict of the series is presented as the central conflict of the novel. So, while the actual central conflict of the novel is explored and resolved here, it feels secondary to the overall plot, instead of the other way around. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing

Minor: Sexual content

croceldon's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Cursing

iono's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Gun violence, Cursing, Murder, Grief, Sexual content, War, Death of parent, and Kidnapping

Minor: Torture, Blood, and Infidelity

apersonfromflorida's review against another edition

adventurous funny tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Cursing

Moderate: Torture, Violence, and Sexual content

Minor: Death of parent and Suicide

athryn's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

This was overall a pretty fun read, but I found myself putting it down quite a few times and not devouring it like I do with previous Scalzi books. I can't quite put my finger on what it is with this one that I didn't enjoy it as much as stuff like Old Man's War. I think that Scalzi's writing style, kinda like Andy Weir's, is a little grating on me now.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing

Moderate: Terminal illness, Violence, Toxic friendship, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual content, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, Death, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Grief

laurao's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Violence

lyrellian's review against another edition

adventurous funny tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Really interesting science fiction, from the point of view of some great characters. It’s never boring, often funny, and always a great read. Definitely a series I’ll keep reading.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing

Moderate: Death and Sexual content

mandkips's review against another edition

adventurous funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Torture and Cursing

Minor: Sexual content and Suicide