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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
This book probably has some of the most interesting characters and story arcs in the series so far, and is one of those books that I feel like I should re-read at some point to catch all the clues and hints leading up to the finale. The author also does a great job of tying the themes into the story in a really interesting, layered way.
The story is presented in two arcs, one happening in reverse chronological order and exploring the main character's past, while the other follows the present. The former was really well done and interesting to read, but I thought the present timeline one had some weak pacing and felt aimless at times.
That said, on the whole I still recommend it!
The story is presented in two arcs, one happening in reverse chronological order and exploring the main character's past, while the other follows the present. The former was really well done and interesting to read, but I thought the present timeline one had some weak pacing and felt aimless at times.
That said, on the whole I still recommend it!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I want to like this book so much, as the culture series has a fascinating world and it's got really interesting ideas about AI. But this book was unbelievably hard to get through!
An incoherent mess of a story, an unremarkable cast of characters for which I felt nothing, a plottwist that only left me thinking: wait, if this is the twist, then what was the plot?
And not to mention the fact that "use of weapons" was used as a phrase in laughable moments about 20 times.. I honestly don't understand why this book has got such good reviews. I'm glad I finally struggled through it and can now read a different book.
An incoherent mess of a story, an unremarkable cast of characters for which I felt nothing, a plottwist that only left me thinking: wait, if this is the twist, then what was the plot?
And not to mention the fact that "use of weapons" was used as a phrase in laughable moments about 20 times.. I honestly don't understand why this book has got such good reviews. I'm glad I finally struggled through it and can now read a different book.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
This is sort of a quiet book of one person’s discovery and ends extremely well.
adventurous
dark
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes