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aelsaj711's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
informative
inspiring
medium-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? No
3.75
I was speeding through the first third, then it got slow till the last 15% which was very fast-paced. Overall I still liked it, but maybe not as much as I expected.
staticmemories's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
selenajean's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.5
stephi_lav's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
jillie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
“Once we have done the unthinkable, it would be too painful to ever turn back to the light again. Once we have made ourselves into monsters, we shall never again be men.“
This is a phenomenal piece of literature. My first Tchaikovsky and it will not be my last. I love his prose, his characterizations, the way he built this world and how inside of the story he puts us readers.
I don’t even typically enjoy military or political fantasy, but following Emily and her companions as they navigate these new ways of life was engrossing and I couldn’t put it down. Emily is officially one of my favorite characters.
I also applaud Tchaikovsky with how well he wrote her. I don't typically enjoy when male authors write female characters, especially in fantasy. But this was just so incredibly well done and he doesn’t fall into a lot of the common pitfalls other men do.
Yeah, I loved this. Not sure what else to say about it. Definitely pick it up if it’s interested you at all! Can’t wait to read more from this author.
March 2024
This is a phenomenal piece of literature. My first Tchaikovsky and it will not be my last. I love his prose, his characterizations, the way he built this world and how inside of the story he puts us readers.
I don’t even typically enjoy military or political fantasy, but following Emily and her companions as they navigate these new ways of life was engrossing and I couldn’t put it down. Emily is officially one of my favorite characters.
I also applaud Tchaikovsky with how well he wrote her. I don't typically enjoy when male authors write female characters, especially in fantasy. But this was just so incredibly well done and he doesn’t fall into a lot of the common pitfalls other men do.
Yeah, I loved this. Not sure what else to say about it. Definitely pick it up if it’s interested you at all! Can’t wait to read more from this author.
March 2024
jimmer's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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? No
4.5
karinlib's review against another edition
5.0
I went into this book without knowing anything about it. I thought I would like it, because I have been enjoying Tchaikovsky's works. This book went to a whole other level. I loved it from beginning to end and in the process, I discovered a new subgenre: Flintlock/Gunpowder Fantasy. I think Naomi Novik's Temeraire series and Susanna Clarke's Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell would fit in this subgenre.
Just as the 60's audiences discovered that you could portray social justice through Science Fiction (i.e, Star Trek), and change people's perception of race and gender, written fiction can do the same.
Of the seven books I have read this year by Tchaikovsky, this is by far, my favorite.
Just as the 60's audiences discovered that you could portray social justice through Science Fiction (i.e, Star Trek), and change people's perception of race and gender, written fiction can do the same.
Of the seven books I have read this year by Tchaikovsky, this is by far, my favorite.