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crimsoncor's review against another edition
5.0
Almost gave up on this book after the first 15 pages. It is worth making it through what is a rough start. The book is a fantastic look at life in a post-climate disaster new york from the best optimistic socialist sci-fi writer currently working.
calciferrous's review against another edition
I *want* to like KSR's work. I really do. Conceptually, this should be right up my alley. I just can't get into his writing style.
edriessen's review against another edition
2.0
A star for the citizen and a star for Stefan & Roberto.
m_goose's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book is pretty good! The pacing is a bit weird, and he goes a bit too hard on the ambient misogyny for my taste even if it is meant to be a social commentary. However the characters and the way their stories slot together are fascinating and I enjoyed my read.
the_gnat's review against another edition
There are too many characters to keep track of for short bursts of reading, but it is quite good and I’m hoping to finish it eventually.
shbrownenyc's review against another edition
4.0
Great read, but no where near as good as The Mars Trilogy. Still, if you live in NYC, especially in the Gramercy Park/Madison Sq Park area, it's neat to read a sci-fi book that has that area so prominently displayed.
ibsens_nora's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? No
3.75
caressemh90's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
jacksontibet's review against another edition
4.0
An intricate dance of anthropocentric catastrophe in the form of environmental degradation and anthropocentric creativity in the form of the human show must go on. Add on a heaping dose of anticapitalist ideals and ideas, a truly...happy ending!?...and it makes one pine for a future of what could be and a present of what should.
sberek's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
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