Reviews

Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky

fantaseareader's review

adventurous hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

sizezero's review

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

cannibalsnack's review

adventurous mysterious reflective relaxing fast-paced

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

3.25

nevtelen's review

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

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

4.0

bhrach's review

adventurous hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.5

It took me awhile to get into the writing style and narrative structure, probably finally hitting a stride by 2/3 of the way through. I liked Lyn and Nyr, and thought the combination of seeing science as magic and desperately trying to convey what science is through a translator interesting. I also liked the depiction of depression and the moments of humanity Nyr shared with Lyn. I don't know that I fully understand what the demon was, but I guess if they don't either I wouldn't. All in all, I enjoyed it. 

kortnireads's review against another edition

4.0

This was a short novella that I picked up not knowing very much besides being familiar with the author.. Which lead to this story being pretty funny to play out on page with me going OH this is what this story is about. I would recommend doing the same so I won't go into much detail.

This is told in two POVs, which kept the pacing consistent and built towards the end of the novella. This book is a unique case of being truly "sci-fantasy" and I really enjoyed the particular blend that this book presents. I also really clicked with the humor (May 2024 seems to be my month for reading humorous books?). The humor of this story was nicely balanced with some very nice mental health representation (depression) which I found to be very well written.

While this is a short and sweet review, I would recommend giving this novella a chance if you are looking for a quick read that blends sci-fi and fantasy together in a clever way!!

izziei's review

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

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

4.0

tirilien's review

adventurous fast-paced

3.0

isr's review

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.5

kait_leslie's review

adventurous 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

4.0