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mikime's review
4.0
Third part of the Starfarers quartet. Lots of changes of course take place over the course of this story, as the title suggests. Circumstances change, as Starfarer encounters a long-lived alien species and learn more about the past and the present of the Civilization, and as the Starfarers learn to cope with the consequences of past events and of new revelations. People change, some have physical transformations, others change their point of view or take important decisions that change their life, and their loved ones' lives, at least for the foreseeable future. As a further change, a transition finally takes place with no major cuncurrent tragedy. The ending surprisingly shows a change in the relationship with the alien humans, as their secret influence and actual interests in Starfarer are revealed and Starfarers end up with an important leverage on them. Very curious to read the final part of the story. I already know I'm going to miss these characters.
kwebster's review
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I found myself totally absorbed into this book. I was honestly surprised by how invested I became. I fell even deeper in love with the cast of characters, all of them lovable and frustrating in their own ways. I felt tension and fear as relationships and the Starfarer has been tested. This was a strong follow up to Transition. I really enjoyed it, I found myself longing to read it to the point that I decided to break my own chapter a day guideline often enough to finish the 13 chapter long book in 3 days.
mdpenguin's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Still a great story.
mar's review
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
fascinated with how deeply and uniquely Weird and Horny this series is in ways that only old sci-fi can be, but like, without any of the usual misogyny. also love to see the polycule expanding
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body horror and Medical content
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
zanthems's review against another edition
4.0
The third installment of the Starfarers quartet is definitely more satisfying than the previous two. There are some delightful alien encounters woven in with the complex starship politics, and as usual, long stretches given over to the relationships and sex lives of the principal characters. But McIntyre has such a good touch for the nuances of human thought and emotion that it all makes for good reading.
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