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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Complicated
this book is far more "hard" sci-fi than I usually read, but some of the social commentary was still compelling. there were enough very anti-arab characters to make it hard to read. not sure yet if I'll spend time on the sequels
Content Warnings
Moderate: Islamophobia
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I tried to enjoy this book, but it was just too cumbersome. It reminds me of Moby Dick; I fell inke, if I'd read the entirely of this novel, I'd have the knowledge I'd need to actually start colonizing Mars.
The sotry itself showed promise, but I feel that it got lost in all the details.
The sotry itself showed promise, but I feel that it got lost in all the details.
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Easily 4+ stars. What a great start to what looks to be an outstanding trilogy. Hard science, drama, a detective story, human psychology, this one has it all. Some slow parts, but for the most part it was hard to put down and I couldn't wait to find out what happens next. Looking forward to diving into book 2 soon!
This had great plot, characters, and hinted a really cool social/political development but that was overshadowed by very poor writing style with choppy transitions and inexplicable sudden onset of delusions by all the characters.
slow-paced
adventurous
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What an extraordinary read, even after letting everything percolate for a day I'm still not sure how to feel about it.
I can understand the criticisms others have of the writing style and the pacing, but it wasn't particularly an issue for me. There are long stretches of the book where not too much is happening, especially contrasted with the last fifth or so of the book which is more or less constant action and important events...however for me that rings true with how a colonising attempt might be - long periods of nothing much and mundane daily grind interspersed with major events, human generated punctuated equilibrium, if you will.
This book went in directions I didn't necessarily expect but was mostly stronger for it, I actually loved the focus on politics and human factors over technical challenges, humans are generally the biggest challenge to overcome anyway.
Definitely worth the read, and persevering when things seem a little slow.
I can understand the criticisms others have of the writing style and the pacing, but it wasn't particularly an issue for me. There are long stretches of the book where not too much is happening, especially contrasted with the last fifth or so of the book which is more or less constant action and important events...however for me that rings true with how a colonising attempt might be - long periods of nothing much and mundane daily grind interspersed with major events, human generated punctuated equilibrium, if you will.
This book went in directions I didn't necessarily expect but was mostly stronger for it, I actually loved the focus on politics and human factors over technical challenges, humans are generally the biggest challenge to overcome anyway.
Definitely worth the read, and persevering when things seem a little slow.
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced