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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I actually found this a little forgettable compared to [book: Singularity Sky]. Perhaps it's because the universe has already been set out, perhaps it's because there isn't nearly as much surprise. Regardless, if you enjoy [author: Charles Stross], you really must read this.
Extremely obviously male gaze sci-fi with every female character getting into bed with somebody 0.2 seconds after being introduced. Also, Nazis in space is not groundbreaking
I liked this, but don't feel like it really explored the SF that much. Singularity Sky REALLY did, and this pales in comparison.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Possibly better than singularity sky. The threat feels larger, and the science fiction is top notch. It also felt a bit more orderly than stross's other sci-fi, following through on works building, rather than dropping the last awesome concept for an even more awesome concept in the next chapter.
Charles Stross is my new favourite author. he's just brilliant.
I rarely read or listen to back-to-back books by the same author. I made an exception in this instance as the other choices in my vehicle weren't up to pitch, so started another Charles Stross. One that is completely science fiction. I almost didn't get past the first disk as it was a bit hard to follow at first. But I adore Charles Stross...so I kept going. And very glad that I did.
I became engrossed in the story told from different points of view by people who eventually end up on the same luxury ship. The story goes completely roller-coaster thrill-ride.
Worlds named for cities on Earth like New Dresden, New Moscow...serial killers on the loose, a coldhearted race known as the Re-Mastered want to take over mankind and cleanse the universe of anyone who doesn't fit in.
One girl, dark moody Wednesday, is a key player in all of this..much to her dismay. The little voice in her head tells her what to do and she does the best she can to follow orders. Other people shadow along in her wake and help where they can.
It's all very awesome and it's a sequel to SINGULARITY SKY...I plan on looking that up and adding it to my Simply Audio wishlist soonest.
Definite recommend.
I became engrossed in the story told from different points of view by people who eventually end up on the same luxury ship. The story goes completely roller-coaster thrill-ride.
Worlds named for cities on Earth like New Dresden, New Moscow...serial killers on the loose, a coldhearted race known as the Re-Mastered want to take over mankind and cleanse the universe of anyone who doesn't fit in.
One girl, dark moody Wednesday, is a key player in all of this..much to her dismay. The little voice in her head tells her what to do and she does the best she can to follow orders. Other people shadow along in her wake and help where they can.
It's all very awesome and it's a sequel to SINGULARITY SKY...I plan on looking that up and adding it to my Simply Audio wishlist soonest.
Definite recommend.