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Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey

tarmakworm's review

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

zombiejinxy's review against another edition

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4.0

Excellent audiobook!!

mattburris's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

kooday's review against another edition

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

4.0

I haven't read sci-fi in a long time but I enjoyed this a fair amount. It's thought out enough not to jarr you with obvious logical errors but not so overwhelming with math and science or complex topics (looking at you 3body).

I enjoyed the story quite a bit initially but I was quite disappointed with the end of the book. About the 70% mark I lost patience for Holden and his boy scout, holier-than-though attitude. I don't appreciate that type of character personally so it bothered me for a while. I found him to be a weak and uncompelling protagonist.

However I loved the politics between the planets and the social context. I think that was handled exceptionally.
The authors note in the interview that they tried to strike a balance between the near and far future and I think they did a great job, it feels expansive but still relatable and (almost entirely) human.

I think from the ending of the events on Thoth station I started looking forward for the book to end. I wasn't satisfied with the direction it took but I'm not a writer and I won't assume I could've done a better job.

orsuros's review against another edition

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5.0

An exciting start to a great series. I love the sci-fi parts and the characters.

tarindawson's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced

4.0

tdorrough's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

alex7andria's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny medium-paced

4.25

drivvy's review against another edition

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

4.0

kayay's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.5