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lydeejeanne's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.0
archerburrito's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
odin45mp's review against another edition
4.0
This is an excellent follow up to Old Man's War and The Ghost Brigade. It expands upon the universe in an enjoyable fashion. Several minor characters are fleshed out, but we only get minor development for most the main characters, which is a trait that I am noticing as I have read several Scalzi novels in a short span of time. Definitely worth it for the world building and some well-written dramatic scenes.
Side note: this is the second Scalzi book that I have stayed up well past my bedtime to finish. He clearly writes books that I want to read. I just wish he was able to take one or two more steps with them.
Side note: this is the second Scalzi book that I have stayed up well past my bedtime to finish. He clearly writes books that I want to read. I just wish he was able to take one or two more steps with them.
baronvonwaffle's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.25
ugoglen's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
2.75
eliaa's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, War, Xenophobia, Classism, Death, Genocide, Body horror, Violence, Vomit, Kidnapping, Medical content, Murder, Sexual content, Torture, Animal death, Blood, Colonisation, Death of parent, Excrement, Grief, Child death, and Cursing
book_hoarder_bose's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.25
exeidur's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-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
3.75
Another great entry in the series! The official ending to John & Jane's story, but I see there are more stories in the series and will definitely continue. There were a few jokes that didn't land and the "ninety-year-old dad" thing became old quite quickly. But overall: a fun story with lovely characters and an interesting plot that makes sense.
francosteen's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
5.0