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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
takes off by the fourth story
also at one not they used a capital i instead of an l to spell the word ladder
also at one not they used a capital i instead of an l to spell the word ladder
This was filled with psychology, sociology, philosophy, politics and so many ideas.
With all these ideas and concepts presented, there's not enough space to explore everything thoroughly in a satisfying way. Still a fun, memorable and unique story with an interesting narrative style and an almost poetic feel.
Also, I will never again see Jupiter the way I used to see before reading this book.
"I wonder if you can realize that every hour I've spent as a human being has been mental torture."
With all these ideas and concepts presented, there's not enough space to explore everything thoroughly in a satisfying way. Still a fun, memorable and unique story with an interesting narrative style and an almost poetic feel.
Also, I will never again see Jupiter the way I used to see before reading this book.
"I wonder if you can realize that every hour I've spent as a human being has been mental torture."
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Has similar themes to the word for world is forest, cabin in the woods (I know I know), and others. If you like Simak, this is Simak.
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Not the liveliest prose, but it was interesting in many ways, and a book that's almost better in the retelling (which kind of fits with its central construct of these being lore and campfire stories handed down by generations of dogs). I'd definitely reread it years from now, which is usually the distinction between three and four stars for me. Plus, the ending really resonated. It's been six months since I read it, and the fact that it's stayed with me when most books are utterly forgettable? That means a lot.
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This man grew up very close to where I spent my childhood. The main setting of this book could almost be my parent's house (or most other houses around my hometown). That alone made this book well worth it for me.
That said, the quality of the story here is uneven. Cobbled out of a series of stories published separately, this book spans centuries of human (and robot and dog) development. Published in 1952, it is very concerned with violence and human nature and war. The ideas are interesting and exactly what I want science fiction to be concerned with. However, the story-telling can feel cliche and a little bald at times.
That said, the quality of the story here is uneven. Cobbled out of a series of stories published separately, this book spans centuries of human (and robot and dog) development. Published in 1952, it is very concerned with violence and human nature and war. The ideas are interesting and exactly what I want science fiction to be concerned with. However, the story-telling can feel cliche and a little bald at times.
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
reflective
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No