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qnoodles's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
nikkiacat's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
flibberflopje's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
3.25
atsinganoi's review against another edition
5.0
Can't recommend this book enough. Can't say much about it since I don't want to spoil anything, but the story is perfect.
kateemily's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
chrisbond's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
It was weird. Wasn't a huge fan of the twist.
margaritaville's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
amandaquotidianbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This was a lovely book. This is my favourite Tepper book so far.
The book was certainly about animal rights and respecting the earth, though as I was reading, I was so immersed in the world that I didn't care "what it was really about". Animal rights activists and environmentalists would love the message presented. That being said I never felt preached to, and I dislike being preached to even about things I agree with.
The characters were so interesting and extraordinary. The world was so much fun to learn about. There was a lot going on in this book, plot-wise. At times I was concerned the pieces wouldn't all fit together, but I was wrong. Surprise after surprise and it worked.
Though, Dora didn't seem to be doing much policing, which I found a bit odd, it being her job and all. (And from what I've seen on the never-lies-to-me television, being a cop is a lifestyle, not a job.)
The book was certainly about animal rights and respecting the earth, though as I was reading, I was so immersed in the world that I didn't care "what it was really about". Animal rights activists and environmentalists would love the message presented. That being said I never felt preached to, and I dislike being preached to even about things I agree with.
The characters were so interesting and extraordinary. The world was so much fun to learn about. There was a lot going on in this book, plot-wise. At times I was concerned the pieces wouldn't all fit together, but I was wrong. Surprise after surprise and it worked.
Though, Dora didn't seem to be doing much policing, which I found a bit odd, it being her job and all. (And from what I've seen on the never-lies-to-me television, being a cop is a lifestyle, not a job.)
thereadingrambler's review against another edition
3.0
This books is fine, fun, easy. A few good moments but generally sticks to status quo despite potential for something more interesting. Nothing terribly offensive, just simple.