Reviews

Made Things by Adrian Tchaikovsky

renaevsbooks's review

4.0

It is pure magic that a novella can come with a complete world, compelling characters, and lots of action. Not a word was wasted.

In a world ruled by thieves or magicians, an orphan survives with the help of her friends, who just happen to be magical homunculus.


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apiecalypsejen's review

3.0

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rainstitcher's review

adventurous dark funny hopeful mysterious 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? No

4.75

britterson's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark hopeful mysterious fast-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

4.5

madluck's review

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

rdiosteve's review

3.0

A wonderful read, and quick. I could not put it down until I was done.

hstone's review against another edition

adventurous funny medium-paced

5.0

squishies's review

4.0

Really enjoyed the world building and am fully invested in Tef and Coppelia.

I liked how the story was dark, but not too dark - I guess kind of a foggy grey where it's creepy enough to give you a touch of chill

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(the automaton, in particular. I don't why, but the scene where it was disassembling kind of got to me)

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I didn't think Coppelia would be caught or that Auntie would die in the heist (what a surprise that was). And I also didn't think the homunculi would show themselves either, but needs must and Coppelia needed saving!

I wonder if her parents are still alive...

cybergoths's review against another edition

5.0

I enjoyed this; Tchaikovsky's flexibility and world building are excellent, and this novella showed his capabilities well. It's a fantasy novel; set in a city and world where magic is common, and power magic users dominate. The protagonist is a young thief and puppeteer who has small, living, animated puppets that help her. She becomes drawn into a heist whose consequences change the city's power balance. A pleasure to read.

Make sure you check out "Precious Little Things" as well, which is effectively a prequel with different characters.

dom1976's review

adventurous relaxing slow-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

4.0