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kate01970's review
adventurous
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
jrt5166's review
4.0
This third installment was unique from the prior two novels in that most of the story was told from the perspective of the Fuzzies. I thought that was charming.
cerv's review
5.0
Wah! Problematic! As one reviewer wrote, "If one tosses off all care for moral considerations, this story is nothing but pure fun." I think that's an extreme statement used to explain the rest of their review and rating. I wouldn't endorse many of the politics or actions taken in this trilogy, but I also don't see that as particularly relevant. Is it possible to read enjoy something that doesn't agree with your personal beliefs? I think so. Unfortunately, it increasingly seems that people don't believe that and take great personal offense when they read something they find even moderately disagreeable. This book was first published 20 years after the author's suicide. There have been other "continuations" by other people, but it seems unlikely that I will read them or Scalzi's remake of the first book, but it could happen since enjoyed these so much. As for the book itself, half of it is from the fuzzy and the other half is from the human point of view. I continued to find them to be very comfortable and enjoying reads. On the fuzzy side, a group of 8 is journeying to The Wonderful Place as they wonder through the wilderness not knowing where they are heading but assured that a better life awaits them there if they are willing to endure all the hardship they will have to face. On the human side, it's resolving the issues caused by the events of the 2nd book and how to best accommodate the needs of all fuzzies.
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