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The Galaxy, and the Ground Within by Becky Chambers
28 reviews
fretsandflour's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, and Injury/Injury detail
chia_ie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
i didn’t think the first book in the wayfarers series could be topped, but here we are! this book was so delightful. i loved it. i may have accidentally stayed up until 3am to finish it đź¤
the plot of this book is simple and easy to follow, which is a huge improvement from the previous book, record of a spaceborn few. the characters are incredibly diverse and loveable in their own way.
i adored tupo - such a cute little character, so curious and playful. the conversations about human things, such as cheese, were hilarious. but this book also dealt with serious topics, such as listening to what your heart wants, cultural conflicts, family problems, and more
i really, really enjoyed this book. i don’t read sci-fi much so the series was a tad difficult at times, as i had to get used to different systems and … uh … other space stuff … but overall the wayfarers series made for a pleasant experience!
the plot of this book is simple and easy to follow, which is a huge improvement from the previous book, record of a spaceborn few. the characters are incredibly diverse and loveable in their own way.
i adored tupo - such a cute little character, so curious and playful. the conversations about human things, such as cheese, were hilarious. but this book also dealt with serious topics, such as listening to what your heart wants, cultural conflicts, family problems, and more
i really, really enjoyed this book. i don’t read sci-fi much so the series was a tad difficult at times, as i had to get used to different systems and … uh … other space stuff … but overall the wayfarers series made for a pleasant experience!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
skudiklier's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
I absolutely love this series, and I'm so sad to have finished it. This book was so lovely, and I will never get over how well Becky Chambers combines this hopeful diverse utopia with incredible social commentary and complicated issues. There is so much to be learned from this series. Also there were several moments of wholesomeness or hope that just made me tear up (as well as a line from the acknowledgements that just. fully made me cry?? honestly rude).
I'll be recommending this series to anyone I can get to read it.
I'll be recommending this series to anyone I can get to read it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy and Colonisation
Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Violence, Xenophobia, Medical content, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Confinement, Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Vomit, and Murder
hannahrogers's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Bullying, Cursing, Hate crime, Slavery, Violence, Xenophobia, Vomit, and War
jjreads331's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
I don't often rate books 5 stars, even if I love them. In my mind, rating something 5 stars means that I will continue thinking about it for years to come. And that is a high bar to clear.
The Galaxy, and The Ground Within absolutely clears it. The delicate and humane way that Becky Chambers deals with all her characters makes me want to weep, but joyfully. I love this world that she has created, one that is so similar to ours in but completely and utterly alien. Not to be reductive, but these characters, while all being (literally) alien, are filled with such humanity that you can't help but love them.
This was a wonderful end to one of my favorite series.
The Galaxy, and The Ground Within absolutely clears it. The delicate and humane way that Becky Chambers deals with all her characters makes me want to weep, but joyfully. I love this world that she has created, one that is so similar to ours in but completely and utterly alien. Not to be reductive, but these characters, while all being (literally) alien, are filled with such humanity that you can't help but love them.
This was a wonderful end to one of my favorite series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical content, Grief, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death, Genocide, Violence, and War
softgalaxy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
This book is divine. I love her writing so much! I wish I could immerse myself in the worlds Chambers create, like a sim.
This was a very different book from the previous entry in the Wayfarer series, and a lot better in my opinion.
There is minimal plot to this book, it mostly follows the characters and their interactions with each other, in a similar tone to Chambers’s previous books. The main topic of the story is difference, how the different characters of varying species contend with this difference in light of disaster. But it wasn’t just about difference, each character was fully formed and felt very vivid.
I love Ouloo’s attentiveness and kindness. I love Tupo’s changeability and curiosity. I love Roveg’s charm and class. I love Speaker’s forthrightness and honesty. I love Pei’s fortitude and openness of her emotions.
Stunning book as ever!
This was a very different book from the previous entry in the Wayfarer series, and a lot better in my opinion.
There is minimal plot to this book, it mostly follows the characters and their interactions with each other, in a similar tone to Chambers’s previous books. The main topic of the story is difference, how the different characters of varying species contend with this difference in light of disaster. But it wasn’t just about difference, each character was fully formed and felt very vivid.
I love Ouloo’s attentiveness and kindness. I love Tupo’s changeability and curiosity. I love Roveg’s charm and class. I love Speaker’s forthrightness and honesty. I love Pei’s fortitude and openness of her emotions.
Stunning book as ever!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Xenophobia, and Colonisation
myfantasyreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
As always Becky Chambers knocks it out of the park. This book is a little more small scale and quiet than the others, but it gives the same level of joyful reflection of the spirit of all kinds of beings and shows how our differences are valuable.
If you have ever read a contemporary book with close quarters about complete strangers from different walks of life being forced to interact for a few days, that is this book in a sci Fi setting. It's so intimate and personal and such a fitting ending to a book that has brought me so much joy. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
If you have ever read a contemporary book with close quarters about complete strangers from different walks of life being forced to interact for a few days, that is this book in a sci Fi setting. It's so intimate and personal and such a fitting ending to a book that has brought me so much joy. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Xenophobia
vanadiumbean's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Medical content, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Chronic illness and Genocide
Minor: Cursing, Vomit, Alcohol, and War