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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
A riveting conclusion to the Interdependency Saga. Tongue-in-cheek, with break-neck pacing and a delightful number of unexpected twists and turns, if you've enjoyed the last two books in this series, or Scalzi's other works, you'll be right at home here. I hadn't read the last two books since their respective releases but after about a chapter I was able to dive right back into where we were in the story, as Scalzi gives you just enough hints to jog your memory and not leave you hanging. I really appreciated that, as I'm often left wishing that publishers or authors would do a little series recap at the beginning for those of us who didn't re-read for whatever reason.
It took three books, but I finally like Greyland! Which was nice, because we spend a decent amount of time in her head this time. Actually, I feel like all the characters had a bit more depth this time, which is good because I tend to find Scalzi's characters a bit shallow. But this was fun, this was a lightning-quick read, this is the popcorn space opera I needed.
It took three books, but I finally like Greyland! Which was nice, because we spend a decent amount of time in her head this time. Actually, I feel like all the characters had a bit more depth this time, which is good because I tend to find Scalzi's characters a bit shallow. But this was fun, this was a lightning-quick read, this is the popcorn space opera I needed.
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-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:
Yes
The final book in this trilogy is mush like the two that came before it. With that signature Scalzi flourish of language, humour and structure the story is a breezy read and finishes of the tale of Marce, Kiva and Cardenia nicely. The pacing is similar too the first two book for good and ill. You'll be able to read this one quickly, but it ends up making it feel like you never really spent enough time in any given moment with the core characters.
The plot has a number of foreseeable beats but some interesting surprises as well. The big question gets answered, more or less and the book ,while wrapping up, does leave a couple strands that could be followed in subsequent novels.
As i have found to be the case with other Scalzi novels, there are a number of bigger ideas that you almost catch a glimpse of, but the quick pacing of the novel never really has time to delve into those questions at all. Which is fine, it's not really what the novel is setting out to do.
If you've read the first two book of the series and liked them, you're probably going to like this one.
The plot has a number of foreseeable beats but some interesting surprises as well. The big question gets answered, more or less and the book ,while wrapping up, does leave a couple strands that could be followed in subsequent novels.
As i have found to be the case with other Scalzi novels, there are a number of bigger ideas that you almost catch a glimpse of, but the quick pacing of the novel never really has time to delve into those questions at all. Which is fine, it's not really what the novel is setting out to do.
If you've read the first two book of the series and liked them, you're probably going to like this one.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-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:
Complicated
A very entertaining read
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Minor: Gun violence, Violence
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
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:
No
Scalzi is fun to read. I get his sense of humor. This, the last book of the trilogy was a bit less exciting than the earlier ones.
adventurous
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
fast-paced