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kathleencoughlin's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
One of the things that I generally like about Becky Chambers is that her books are more character driven and the expansive world-building. In this book though, there were several times where it felt a bit explain-y where the characters were describing their cultures, histories, etc. to each other. I appreciate all of the thought she's put into the different species but it felt a bit like a lecture. Overall, I did still enjoy it but less so than her other works I've read.
Minor: Body shaming, Cursing, Colonisation, War, Pregnancy, Medical content, Chronic illness, and Ableism
purplatypus's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-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
4.5
Graphic: Medical content and Xenophobia
Moderate: Alcohol, Chronic illness, Colonisation, Pregnancy, and War
Minor: Ableism, Sexual content, and Vomit
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