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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
[guy who has only seen godzilla] getting real godzilla vibes from this
this is more a character study than a novel of ideas, which i don't think is vandermeer's strong suit. he slips into generalities and obfuscation too easily, which takes the piss out of the incisiveness he's able to develop through rachel
this is more a character study than a novel of ideas, which i don't think is vandermeer's strong suit. he slips into generalities and obfuscation too easily, which takes the piss out of the incisiveness he's able to develop through rachel
Probably closer to 3.5. It’s fun, enjoyable, but extremely Fictional Story and I’m not sure how long it will
stay with me.
stay with me.
A truly unique, remarkable, curious and deeply odd book. At times a bit hiccup-y to read (certain turns of phrase don't translate to written) but the journey is incredible. More Vandermeer is on my horizon!
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really disliked this book. I need to stop trying to read in the straight up scifi genre because I just don’t like it. I’m sure this book was fine.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
My first Vandermeer but certainly not my last. Weird AF, just my speed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Violence
Moderate: Sexual content, Blood, Alcohol
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Cannibalism, Death of parent
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Fascinating science fantasy. Beautifully written. I'm not usually a fan of dystopias but this one was very well done.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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:
Yes