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blewballoon's review
adventurous
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? Yes
5.0
I wonder if this author has played the game Outer Wilds, because this book explores similar existential questions through the same medium of space exploration. I highly recommend both the book and the game. If you don't play video games, I suggest watching a thorough play through for the story. I would also recommend A Psalm for the Wild-Built and The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet as similar books to this one.
It's so much harder for me to talk about books I enjoy or that reach a deeper part of me, because when that happens I don't leave the book with a lot of specifics. I feel like a part of me was seen or shifted, and after I've finished I can't always pinpoint where it was along the journey that it happened. If I can pinpoint or articulate it, I don't want to spoil the discovery for the potential reader. In this case, it's a bit of both. I have an idea of what parts really got me, but I don't want to ruin the impact of those parts for anyone else.
That being said, for those who don't mind a big spoiler and are wondering about the cat on the cover:The cat doesn't die!
It's so much harder for me to talk about books I enjoy or that reach a deeper part of me, because when that happens I don't leave the book with a lot of specifics. I feel like a part of me was seen or shifted, and after I've finished I can't always pinpoint where it was along the journey that it happened. If I can pinpoint or articulate it, I don't want to spoil the discovery for the potential reader. In this case, it's a bit of both. I have an idea of what parts really got me, but I don't want to ruin the impact of those parts for anyone else.
That being said, for those who don't mind a big spoiler and are wondering about the cat on the cover:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Terminal illness and Medical content
Minor: Cursing, Deadnaming, and Injury/Injury detail
ashyq's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I found this book very endearing. I loved the space cat companion and the messages the author was trying to get across.
There were a few plot holes and world building holes that left me wishing the book was a bit longer to flesh those pieces out. But I still enjoyed it for what it was.
There were a few plot holes and world building holes that left me wishing the book was a bit longer to flesh those pieces out. But I still enjoyed it for what it was.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Terminal illness
gizelleinak's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This was a fun read. It was a little slow at times and while I didn't love the narrator, I would still recommend the book to others. Glad I grabbed the book while visiting my library. The cover is what caught my eye!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Terminal illness and Death of parent