Reviews

In the Quick by Kate Hope Day

abbiekircher's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

vanlaw's review against another edition

2.0

I went in expecting something more akin to the vibe of The Wanderers, and it occasionally felt close in the characterization of June, but otherwise it was a bit of a letdown.

There wasn’t enough science in the fiction to make it feel believable. There was absolutely no concept of a hierarchy of a big space program, but instead it was like this young woman could go do whatever she wanted.

The plot was also unbelievably direct, it just felt very lacklustre.

judebugs's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

3.5

jpfeffer19's review

adventurous inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

steph_davidson's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious slow-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? It's complicated

4.0

gb50's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.5

mamaorgana80's review

emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.25

I loved so much about the prose, but nothing compelled me to keep reading. I did because I don’t not finish books.

spinstah's review against another edition

4.0

This wasn’t quite what I thought it would be based on the description, but it was still good. It’s set in a universe where space exploration isn’t super new but also isn’t super advanced, which I liked. I wish there was a little more depth to it, that we saw just a little bit more of the protagonist’s relationship to a couple of particular characters.

books76's review against another edition

adventurous reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This is a retelling of Jane Eyre in space.  It's smart, thoughtful and updated for contemporary fiction.  It's the type of update that makes you appreciate it on it's own and understand Jane Eyre more.  As a kid of the 80's who was fascinated by the idea of space camp, I loved this story.

lucywan's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense fast-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? It's complicated

3.5