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kristhea's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
name a better duo
joyicee's review against another edition
this is why i usually avoid science fiction lmaoo too much information was going over my head
izzcharles's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
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This book was excellent. I listened to the audiobook and I'm so glad I did because, like everyone said, the narrator did a fantastic job. It took me a little bit of time to get into this book because, while I like Sci-Fi, I've never actually read a book of the genre. However, once I was hooked, I was hooked. So, so good.
This book was excellent. I listened to the audiobook and I'm so glad I did because, like everyone said, the narrator did a fantastic job. It took me a little bit of time to get into this book because, while I like Sci-Fi, I've never actually read a book of the genre. However, once I was hooked, I was hooked. So, so good.
seshat's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
bluenose311's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Heavy on the science portion of the Science Fiction category, which can bog the reader down if not your primary interest. But an engaging plot involving a fascinating alien species kept me reading to its satisfying conclusion. A touch of humor and wit helped considerably.
ngallion's review against another edition
5.0
This somehow made me feel both very smart and pretty stupid at the same time. Despite the fact that there’s a lot of science going on in this book, though, it’s very approachable and is just a lot of fun. I read a lot and it’s rare that a book will actually cause me to laugh out loud, but this one did several times.
It’s hard to talk about this book because so much of the plot spoils interesting surprises, so I’ll just say that I didn’t believe the hype and put this book off for a while, but shouldn’t have. This is a great read.
So instead of talking about what I loved, I’ll mention the things that might make this book not work for some folks: 1) it’s written in a relaxed, casual voice that might not sit well with some folks who would prefer a hard reality-based sci-fi to be more serious. 2) Its story structure works, but it frequently repeats. (Problem presents itself, main character puzzles it out, main character solves problem, repeat.) There are enough other things going on that this isn’t as bad as it sounds, but by the end you can almost predict when the cycle will start up again. 3) I still don’t know if the ending works or not. If those things would put you off, this book isn’t for you. If those aren’t issues, though, you’ll probably find a lot to love here.
It’s hard to talk about this book because so much of the plot spoils interesting surprises, so I’ll just say that I didn’t believe the hype and put this book off for a while, but shouldn’t have. This is a great read.
So instead of talking about what I loved, I’ll mention the things that might make this book not work for some folks: 1) it’s written in a relaxed, casual voice that might not sit well with some folks who would prefer a hard reality-based sci-fi to be more serious. 2) Its story structure works, but it frequently repeats. (Problem presents itself, main character puzzles it out, main character solves problem, repeat.) There are enough other things going on that this isn’t as bad as it sounds, but by the end you can almost predict when the cycle will start up again. 3) I still don’t know if the ending works or not. If those things would put you off, this book isn’t for you. If those aren’t issues, though, you’ll probably find a lot to love here.
caitlinroses's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
kiran_thomson's review against another edition
5.0
Well well well.
What a story and why didn’t I finish this sooner. I was determined to finish this book today and I’m so glad I did.
The story was well written and would happily read it again. It was one of those books that you cherish, and re-read.
Time to return this long overdue book to my friend, and pick-up another
What a story and why didn’t I finish this sooner. I was determined to finish this book today and I’m so glad I did.
The story was well written and would happily read it again. It was one of those books that you cherish, and re-read.
Time to return this long overdue book to my friend, and pick-up another
mushroomymikayla's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.75
I thought I would like this book more but I honestly found it hard to get through. So much dense scientific language. What I did like was the unexpected ending! That was a fun twist.