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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
While this book reads well and fast, with some humorous content, I just couldn't get past all the inconsistencies. Where were the editors!?
The thing I hated the most was probably the wannabe inspirational list towards the end... Inconsistent and quite lame.
It's a book that had a lot of potential, that could have really been great...
The thing I hated the most was probably the wannabe inspirational list towards the end... Inconsistent and quite lame.
It's a book that had a lot of potential, that could have really been great...
Some funny moments and good passages but overall didn't have anything unique to say. Probably would have enjoyed this more if I had read it in English. Then again, probably wouldn't have bothered to finish it if I wasn't making myself read german books specifically.
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-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
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
I wish Goodreads had half star ratings. This book would be a 4.5.
Seeing humanity through the eyes and mind of a being from elsewhere, and having them articulate their thoughts and feelings about life was thought provoking and moving.
Seeing humanity through the eyes and mind of a being from elsewhere, and having them articulate their thoughts and feelings about life was thought provoking and moving.
2.5 ⭐️ this book started SO GOOD! The first third was funny, insightful and unlike anything I’ve read before…but around that mark, the plot came to a screeching halt and I just don’t think the pacing ever really recovered. Overall, the book has a lovely message but the delivery just didn’t end up working for me
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I think fans of Stargate will find parallels between the Vonadorrians and many cultures that SG1 and the Atlantis team encounter. Haig does an admirable job illustrating what it is like to be human from a very outside perspective.
It tells a complete story, I'm not left wishing for more or thinking that wasn't the end. And it does a good job of bringing classroom questions on philosophy and the nature of humankind into real life context.
It tells a complete story, I'm not left wishing for more or thinking that wasn't the end. And it does a good job of bringing classroom questions on philosophy and the nature of humankind into real life context.
Matt Haig is a genius, moved to tears by this book and was a light at the end of the tunnel during a difficult period.