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whatevanreads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.25
Well, after finishing Leviathan Wakes, I now want to binge The Expanse because that was A LOT of fun. My favorite part about this first book is how the story became something I wasn't expecting at all. A book rarely does something I don't see coming and when one does, it makes me very, very happy.
A diverse cast of characters with tender, funny, and detailed character-building moments laced throughout a compelling plot set in a colonized solar system? You can't top that.
The only part that brought this down a bit was part of Miller's storyline. I won't dive into spoilers, but I feel it could've been told in a different, less creepy way. Otherwise, this was quite the solid start to what I'm sure will end up being one of my new favorite sci-fi series!
A diverse cast of characters with tender, funny, and detailed character-building moments laced throughout a compelling plot set in a colonized solar system? You can't top that.
The only part that brought this down a bit was part of Miller's storyline. I won't dive into spoilers, but I feel it could've been told in a different, less creepy way. Otherwise, this was quite the solid start to what I'm sure will end up being one of my new favorite sci-fi series!
seraphinatealeaf's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sevve's review against another edition
Pierwszy raz nie daję książce oceny, bo nie będę ani trochę obiektywny. Znałem tę historię bardzo dobrze, bo oglądałem serial. W związku z tym trochę się wymęczyłem podczas czytania. Nie pomaga też to, że nie jestem największym fanem pierwszych sezonów. Zmuszam się trochę do przebrnięcia przez Expanse, bo już oficjalnie serial nie skończy adaptować całej serii, a chciałbym poznać historię do końca.
Jestem pod wrażeniem jak wierny jest serial do pierwowzoru. Jest przeniesiony niemalże 1:1, z tylko drobnymi różnicami. Podobno później zaczyna się coraz bardziej różnić, na co bardzo liczę.
Mam trochę problem z wątkiem Miller-Julie. Moim zdaniem ich "relacja" jest bardzo niewiarygodna, a jest w samym centrum linii fabularnej, co mocno mnie irytowało. Za to sam Miller wydaje się w książce o wiele bardziej prawdziwy. Było trochę mało relacji załogi. Na pierwszym planie są Holden i Naomi. Zwłaszcza Holden, a on bywa nie do zniesienia. Nie jestem fanem idealistycznych bohaterów, zwłaszcza kiedy śledzimy pół książki z ich perspektywy. A Holden jest idealistyczny do bólu. Powinno się to balansować z pragmatyką i depresją Millera, ale jest on definiowany przez Julie, a jak już wspomniałem, nie lubiłem tego.
Trzymam kciuki za przyszłe tomy. Nie lubiłem w serialu Bobbie, więc mam wielką nadzieję, że jej książkowa wersja bardziej przypadnie mi do gustu. Byle do 6 tomu :)
Jestem pod wrażeniem jak wierny jest serial do pierwowzoru. Jest przeniesiony niemalże 1:1, z tylko drobnymi różnicami. Podobno później zaczyna się coraz bardziej różnić, na co bardzo liczę.
Mam trochę problem z wątkiem Miller-Julie. Moim zdaniem ich "relacja" jest bardzo niewiarygodna, a jest w samym centrum linii fabularnej, co mocno mnie irytowało. Za to sam Miller wydaje się w książce o wiele bardziej prawdziwy. Było trochę mało relacji załogi. Na pierwszym planie są Holden i Naomi. Zwłaszcza Holden, a on bywa nie do zniesienia. Nie jestem fanem idealistycznych bohaterów, zwłaszcza kiedy śledzimy pół książki z ich perspektywy. A Holden jest idealistyczny do bólu. Powinno się to balansować z pragmatyką i depresją Millera, ale jest on definiowany przez Julie, a jak już wspomniałem, nie lubiłem tego.
Trzymam kciuki za przyszłe tomy. Nie lubiłem w serialu Bobbie, więc mam wielką nadzieję, że jej książkowa wersja bardziej przypadnie mi do gustu. Byle do 6 tomu :)
jquellllin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
5.0
stepfarmer's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
loadsofbees's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
rembrandt1881's review against another edition
4.0
Leviathan Wakes is a great science fiction novel. The writer(s) do a good job with making it relatable while having the traditional elements of Sci fi and a good story. Most Sci fi has a lot of jargon and terminology that makes even the most mundane things hard to read.
I listened to the audio book version and it is kind of long but it's a testament that it never really drags.
The way the story is set up helps you to keep track of what's happening because events overlap as you switch the perspectives between characters. While they have different views Miller and Halden they provide a good yin and yang dynamic. Their two opposing views are articulated well.
The political machinations are handled deftly and our main cast of characters that we end up following are all cool if standard. I also like the diversity described in the future. Another good positive story telling aspect is that there are consequences. People die and the universe is never the same.
The ending for me is kind of annoying because it's a bit sappy but as a set up for the rest of the series it works.
I listened to the audio book version and it is kind of long but it's a testament that it never really drags.
The way the story is set up helps you to keep track of what's happening because events overlap as you switch the perspectives between characters. While they have different views Miller and Halden they provide a good yin and yang dynamic. Their two opposing views are articulated well.
The political machinations are handled deftly and our main cast of characters that we end up following are all cool if standard. I also like the diversity described in the future. Another good positive story telling aspect is that there are consequences. People die and the universe is never the same.
The ending for me is kind of annoying because it's a bit sappy but as a set up for the rest of the series it works.
dukegiesbrecht's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
chopdrifter's review against another edition
4.0
It is fun seeing the differences between this and the show and both of them still being good, both are definitely worth checking out
retired_to_alternate_universe's review against another edition
5.0
Having just completed reading Leviathan Wakes, all I can think to say is that it may have been the best science fiction I've read in 20 years.