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Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky

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danielcantread's review

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adventurous medium-paced

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

3.25

spiderfelt's review against another edition

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4.25

The idea that an individual can use a program or a mechanism to temporarily turn down the intensity of unwanted emotions was novel to me. There is a cost to pay eventually, when the load of repressed emotions must be released in an intense storm. Other interesting elements were the perceptual difference between magic and understanding the design of structures, and the role of anthropologists to either observe or intervene in social conflicts.

naja's review

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Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

vengefuldime's review

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4.0

This was very fun! It has a unique split tone, interesting characters, and an easy-to-read prose. I really liked the alternating perspectives and the horror elements. Nyr is self-admittingly a bad anthropologist, but his perceptions of “superior culture” made me question how he actually got his job in the first place. Still, it was a good length with intriguing technology and character connection.