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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
A fine ending to a fine series. On the whole, I think I prefer the OMW characters and universe, but this was suitably fun and interesting.
emotional
sad
tense
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
Really satisfying, surprising conclusion (?) to the series. Once again Wil did a stellar job with the audiobook!
The ending of a fun trilogy with some interesting worldbuilding, enjoyable characters, and big Space Opera feel.
I felt this book was less effective than the earlier ones (particularly the first book, which was definitely the best) for a variety of reasons. A lot of it is exposition, recaps of the previous books, or what felt like outlines for events (rather than the fully-developed events themselves). I know nothing about the publication history, but what it most felt like was a gradschool paper that was an outline the night before deadline and someone pulled an all-nighter to put a little flesh on the bones.
Still, even in its raw shape it was still an interesting book, and I enjoyed having some closure for the broader story.
I felt this book was less effective than the earlier ones (particularly the first book, which was definitely the best) for a variety of reasons. A lot of it is exposition, recaps of the previous books, or what felt like outlines for events (rather than the fully-developed events themselves). I know nothing about the publication history, but what it most felt like was a gradschool paper that was an outline the night before deadline and someone pulled an all-nighter to put a little flesh on the bones.
Still, even in its raw shape it was still an interesting book, and I enjoyed having some closure for the broader story.
I wanted to like this more than I did. The ending isn't as satisfying as it could be; essentially, it's a Deux ex Machina moment where the problem of the flow collapsing isn't actually addressed. Instead, Grayland gets AI-powered consciousness that sums up as "Don't worry, I have all the data I need to save the interdepency in the next couple hundred of years". It leaves me questioning what the point of the other 2 books even was.
The only upside is that this entire trilogy has been a fun side-read. It definitely has be interested in Scalzi's other work, even if I won't be returning to this specific trilogy anytime soon.
The only upside is that this entire trilogy has been a fun side-read. It definitely has be interested in Scalzi's other work, even if I won't be returning to this specific trilogy anytime soon.
adventurous
mysterious
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:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated