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3.21 AVERAGE
3.21 AVERAGE
I did not get anything out of this book. No takeaway, no lesson learned. The first 100 pages were really interesting, after that the plot was absolutely lost and random and switched every 150 pages or so. Just nothing of substance. What was even the point
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A very interesting concept that is explored in ways I was unable to predict as a reader. I found myself wanting to see more of this world explored by the time I finished the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Violence, War
Picked it up based on previous reads. The premise seemed ridiculous from the start but kicked right in at p51. Actually said “oh fuck off” out loud haha
informative
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I can't believe I ever finished this book haha. It was not a difficult read .. it was just really outlandish.
At the beginning this was very interesting but maybe 160 pages in I was not enjoying the story or plot. Skipped to the ending and it didn’t seem to be very good or make much sense.
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love this author but had a little trouble with this book. Definitely an interesting premise to the story. I had trouble relating to the children's world, however, maybe it's because I haven't had children.
adventurous
challenging
informative
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
So many ideas in this early-career Liu novel reappear in much more sophisticated form in Three-Body Problem!