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4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This was somehow both cozy and emotionally gripping. A short, fun, but impactful read. Becky Chambers has quickly become one of my favorite authors for making such approachable sci-fi that is full of heart.
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Seeing all the high ratings and reviews, I thought I was going to love it, and I really wanted to as I always crave 5-star books, especially sci-fi, but unfortunately no, this was very disappointing or maybe I should say: "It was just ok!" as my rating suggests. The first 50 pages were so slow paced, and the writing style was not really appealing, feeling pretentious at times. Then, I thought it was taking a "Project Hail Mary" type of turn with the creature inside their ship and got excited, but no, the aliens were not given personalities and left out of the plot, whatever the plot was, since it was more character-driven... Sorry to disappoint the majority, but I respect you! :)
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
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
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
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:
No
A little slower than other Becky Chambers' books I've read (ironic since this is a novella), but still has the same expansive world combined with introspective characters that make me love Chambers' writing. A bit too philosophical for me at times, but an interesting concept and an enjoyable read.