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n14h8hughes's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
adellama_05's review against another edition
3.0
tchaikovsky writes about a lost terraformed colony again. Although some of it is less believable, it's an enjoyable enough journey.
disyarning's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
4.75
angelajuniper's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.75
darmclough's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
fast-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? Yes
4.0
ian_9's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
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? Yes
3.5
sjgomzi's review
4.0
My first Tchaikovsky, and it definitely won’t be my last! As I write this, I’ve already ordered three more. I loved this!
1yourmom1's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Yet again Tchaikovsky has given us a very weird short story that you're unsure why you're enjoying it, but enjoy it you do.
Aliens? ✅ Monsters? ✅ Unexpected horror elements? ✅ Humor? ✅ Emotional turmoil? ✅ ✅✅✅
There is something for everyone in a book that I suspect most readers will walk away from saying "What the f*** was that?" while also looking around for more works by this madman of a storyteller.
Aliens? ✅ Monsters? ✅ Unexpected horror elements? ✅ Humor? ✅ Emotional turmoil? ✅ ✅✅✅
There is something for everyone in a book that I suspect most readers will walk away from saying "What the f*** was that?" while also looking around for more works by this madman of a storyteller.
a_reader_obsessed's review
3.0
3 Stars
I honestly probably didn’t give this 100% of my attention and because of that, I was just superficially invested and my overall feeling was of mild disinterest. However, this is a popular Tchaikovsky read and is very well liked.
So, if you like the concept of Star Trek’s prime directive, where a high tech, anthropological “wizard” was sent to observe a very far in the future humanity, and ends up breaking all his cultural taboos and laws not once, but twice, then this might pique your interest.
I honestly probably didn’t give this 100% of my attention and because of that, I was just superficially invested and my overall feeling was of mild disinterest. However, this is a popular Tchaikovsky read and is very well liked.
So, if you like the concept of Star Trek’s prime directive, where a high tech, anthropological “wizard” was sent to observe a very far in the future humanity, and ends up breaking all his cultural taboos and laws not once, but twice, then this might pique your interest.