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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
Okay, I'm calling this. DNF @ 35% plus the last two chapters so I could find out what happened. Can't believe this was nominated for a Hugo. Also, also I think this will be my last book by this author, except for finishing out the Lady Astronaut series.
Good mystery, delightful space travel/future society worldbuilding ... occasionally frustrating protagonist, especially since I cannot find wealth and privilege cute (even when you keep lampshading the problem).
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I hated this book.
I hated Tesla Crane. I hated the way she threw her wealth and status around, while occasionally making token references to "not wanting to be that customer". I hated perpetually hearing about how much pain she was in; I'm sure it resonates with some readers, and I'm glad for them, but that doesn't mean I have to enjoy reading it. I hated how she seems to be the most famous person in the solar system.
I hated the stupid fucking lawyer whom Tesla was constantly calling. I hated her quirky crochet habit, and her constant outraged bluster filled with insults which sound like they came straight from 2012 Tumblr (e.g. "you mammering lobster").
I detested Gimlet the service dog. I hated how she was, universally, considered the cutest sweetest most perfect adorable wonderful creature in the entire world. I hated how absolutely everyone melted for her. I hated how she could apparently diffuse any and all situations just by existing adorably. I don't like Westies anyway.
I hated the picture-perfect, bland, boring relationship between Tesla and her spouse. I hated their continued insistence on investigating the crimes even after being told time and time again not to do so. I hate the way that they were so much better and cleverer and correcter than the politically-incorrect Security Chief. He was, frankly, the character I was rooting for.
On the neutral-to-positive side... the writing itself was adequate. I quite liked the world-building, except for in relation to gender. And, best of all, I've finished it and never have to read it again.
I hated Tesla Crane. I hated the way she threw her wealth and status around, while occasionally making token references to "not wanting to be that customer". I hated perpetually hearing about how much pain she was in; I'm sure it resonates with some readers, and I'm glad for them, but that doesn't mean I have to enjoy reading it. I hated how she seems to be the most famous person in the solar system.
I hated the stupid fucking lawyer whom Tesla was constantly calling. I hated her quirky crochet habit, and her constant outraged bluster filled with insults which sound like they came straight from 2012 Tumblr (e.g. "you mammering lobster").
I detested Gimlet the service dog. I hated how she was, universally, considered the cutest sweetest most perfect adorable wonderful creature in the entire world. I hated how absolutely everyone melted for her. I hated how she could apparently diffuse any and all situations just by existing adorably. I don't like Westies anyway.
I hated the picture-perfect, bland, boring relationship between Tesla and her spouse. I hated their continued insistence on investigating the crimes even after being told time and time again not to do so. I hate the way that they were so much better and cleverer and correcter than the politically-incorrect Security Chief. He was, frankly, the character I was rooting for.
On the neutral-to-positive side... the writing itself was adequate. I quite liked the world-building, except for in relation to gender. And, best of all, I've finished it and never have to read it again.
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-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
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
slow-paced
Really enjoy this book, it felt like book version of First Class Trouble, and I loved how immersive and inclusive the setting was.
Could be a bit repetitive when it came to the descriptions of the characters, but it didn't take away from the overall story.
Would love to read more books like this one.
Could be a bit repetitive when it came to the descriptions of the characters, but it didn't take away from the overall story.
Would love to read more books like this one.