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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
Several interesting ideas, but overall not engaging and hard to stay invested in it's story.
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
reflective
tense
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
this was one of those books with such immersive and engaging world building that it was tough to say goodbye. the pacing in the third part is a little uneven, and things never quite take off the way you think they might, but these are relatively minor quibbles. highly recommend to any lovers of sci-fi, especially sci-fi with queer robot sex!
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Really enjoyed this book. I was impressed by the fresh and inventive ideas "The Terraformers" presented, such as "the great bargain" which I found quite profound as well as ethically complex.
I also loved the interesting and perhaps unusual perspectives, such as future environmental workers, planners and even sentient mass transit systems.
And as with many good sci-fi stories, "The Terraformers" does more than entertain; it compels us to reflect on our present circumstances. The book not only envisions a compelling future scenario but also provides a critical perspective on today's world. It highlights how the corporations in the story, with their approach to ethics, closely resemble those of our time - and presents a rather terrifying situation where a whole planet can be privatised.
I also loved the interesting and perhaps unusual perspectives, such as future environmental workers, planners and even sentient mass transit systems.
And as with many good sci-fi stories, "The Terraformers" does more than entertain; it compels us to reflect on our present circumstances. The book not only envisions a compelling future scenario but also provides a critical perspective on today's world. It highlights how the corporations in the story, with their approach to ethics, closely resemble those of our time - and presents a rather terrifying situation where a whole planet can be privatised.
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
Three consequtive stories in one, each book part is progressively better than the first. Unfortunately the first is a trainwreck, whose more interesting components fail to pay off beyond the most telegraphed of tropes. The author frequently demonstrates they don't trust you, or themselves, by undercutting genuinely interesting moments with direct explanations of the themes, emotions, twists, or even the jokes.
This is made worse by a plot that, especially in the first half feels forced. The narrative is squished to fit it's role as a vehicle for the authors philosophical perspectives on revolutions.
If this sounds harsh it is because when these flaws recede, you are left with an author's talented in the journalistic skill of summarizing technical jargon from both natural and computer science. When combined with the imaginative, distinct, and engaging world of the Terraformers, you have a story with true potential. Potential, that if the author trusted the reader, could have made for a truly standout title.
This is made worse by a plot that, especially in the first half feels forced. The narrative is squished to fit it's role as a vehicle for the authors philosophical perspectives on revolutions.
If this sounds harsh it is because when these flaws recede, you are left with an author's talented in the journalistic skill of summarizing technical jargon from both natural and computer science. When combined with the imaginative, distinct, and engaging world of the Terraformers, you have a story with true potential. Potential, that if the author trusted the reader, could have made for a truly standout title.
adventurous
funny
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:
No
adventurous
hopeful
medium-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