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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
I wanted to enjoy this book, but there were so many elements that did not come together for me. The themes it was trying to bring in were solid, but it either went way too far to take it seriously or it did not go into them in a satisfying way.
This book discusses a lot about personhood and identity. Overall, solid ideas and things that are interesting to explore! However, it takes a weird turn and almost feels like it is becoming a joke of itself.
There are a few concepts it walks straight up to, looks in the eye, and then promptly forgets and never brings up ever again. There are two in particular that stick out to me. At the end of Part 1,, they discover a method to bypass the mental limiters that make it difficult for some people to communicate. Rather than dind ways to make it more equal or find ways to fix it for people in the future, they just never bring up that it can be fixed ever again. At the end of Part 2, they bring up the idea that some of the people who are made are being intentionally designed in a way that is not comparable with the larger world. They briefly wonder why this is not something that was not updated or changed with the times, but it is never mentioned again.
Overall, this book somehow had too much and not enough. It would likely be better as three books that either go into more details on each arc, or cut down on some of the extras that weigh things down. The concepts introduced are generally good, but it goes way beyond the normal point and comes across as a big, unfunny joke.
This book discusses a lot about personhood and identity. Overall, solid ideas and things that are interesting to explore! However, it takes a weird turn and almost feels like it is becoming a joke of itself.
There are a few concepts it walks straight up to, looks in the eye, and then promptly forgets and never brings up ever again. There are two in particular that stick out to me. At the end of Part 1,
Overall, this book somehow had too much and not enough. It would likely be better as three books that either go into more details on each arc, or cut down on some of the extras that weigh things down. The concepts introduced are generally good, but it goes way beyond the normal point and comes across as a big, unfunny joke.
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
hopeful
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:
No
Think I may soft DNF this for now, I'm not gravitating towards it or invested in the story, and the characters names feel childish which is really throwing me off every time I pick this up to read - may try again at some point as the premise of this is really cool
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-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
Flat characters, no development or emotional depth. Run-of-the-mill sci-fi. Boring Eco-Marxism.
Quite a disappointment, because I think this really could have been something cool. If you enjoy Becky Chambers-esque, preachy, kumbaya and hopey-dopey novels, with very idealistic concepts (based on very 2020s ideas of society but somehow set in the super far future) and characters who are basically just vessels for the author sharing their ideas, this book is for you! Enjoy!
In the future, I think I'll be skipping any book described as cozy.
In the future, I think I'll be skipping any book described as cozy.
This book is totally delicious. I was initially a bit lukewarm towards it, but I think I was mostly just being impatient with the storyline. Newitz builds such an amazing and rich world in The Terraformers and the story literally spans centuries. While I’m a bit biased in my enjoyment of the book (sentient trains and talking moose), there’s something for everyone. Newitz has an impressive cast of characters, all lovable and punchable in their own way, and has enough corporate overlord hatred for anyone to get behind. Best of all, despite its unquestionable status as a sprawling science fiction epic, it is adorably cozy. So many sweet moments of characters falling in love, and a consistent theme of people caring for each other, their homes and the environment, even in the face of great danger.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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:
Complicated