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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
Sentimental, romantic sci-fi.
Stars, I was a bit disappointed through the first half or 2/3 of this book… A lot of depressing stuff. But the last third or so it was a beautiful redemption. Becky Chambers is really a sentimental romantic, and I love that.
Stars, I was a bit disappointed through the first half or 2/3 of this book… A lot of depressing stuff. But the last third or so it was a beautiful redemption. Becky Chambers is really a sentimental romantic, and I love that.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
Perhaps the weakest book of the series IMO but it did grow on me the farther I read. Occurring somewhat simultaneously as the second book, this one picks up almost immediately after the events of the first book and examines (among other things) the ripple effects that the attack in book 1 had on other corners of society.
The numerous POVs in this one make it a little more difficult to follow but I loved the way several of the new characters in this book connected back to some beloved favorites from book 1, giving us more context for their life.
A few things that I think really shined in this book: positive representation of sex work as vital community care, eco friendly/self sustaining lifestyle to the max, questioning/reevaluating your daily routines and dreams and goals, the importance of memory keeping and history.
The numerous POVs in this one make it a little more difficult to follow but I loved the way several of the new characters in this book connected back to some beloved favorites from book 1, giving us more context for their life.
A few things that I think really shined in this book: positive representation of sex work as vital community care, eco friendly/self sustaining lifestyle to the max
Spoiler
including funeral practices
I really enjoy the author's writing. And I like a world that is not so different from our own... except for the aliens and the fact that earth is destroyed and computers are sentient beings and... lol. I guess what I mean is that her people (of all beings) are just people. Hers are not epic stories of unrelatable heroes and villains. Her stories are just about regular people. They love and fear and grow and change, just like all of us. And even though the setting is so different from my own, I can relate to the characters. Well done.
How is everything Becky Chambers writes so good? This is a great character study/science-nerd out and I loved all of it. I was so sad when I came to the end so quickly!
I started out unsure with this particular volume of Wayfarer's due to mixed reviews however it wasn't long that I grew to love every single character that Becky Chambers introduces to us. (She is frighteningly good at making me feel these things!)
I loved the way that this book examines in exquisite detail, the lives of the Exodans. It wasn't clear to me how our protags might cross paths early in the book and I was frankly, shocked to discover how they do. This pivotal moment sets in motion a series of questions, leading them to examine important questions in life which we all must face.
As per usual, practically a treasure trove of diverse representation, sci-fi and real astrophysical nuance.
I loved the way that this book examines in exquisite detail, the lives of the Exodans. It wasn't clear to me how our protags might cross paths early in the book and I was frankly, shocked to discover how they do. This pivotal moment sets in motion a series of questions, leading them to examine important questions in life which we all must face.
As per usual, practically a treasure trove of diverse representation, sci-fi and real astrophysical nuance.
Closer to a 3.5.
It's definitely not the best Wayfarer book but it's still worth reading.
The main thing I didn't love about it was that it felt disconnected and aimless. I usually like multi-POV stories, but none of the characters really connect with each other and interact until right at the end. In The Long Way To A Small Angry Planet, the multi-POV worked because the experience of one character's POV carried over to the next. Here, I didn't get that sense. It almost read like a short story collection, which I don't particularly like. I also didn't care that much for Tessa, but I absolutely loved Kip and Isobel. I think it potentially had too many POVs it was juggling around without meaningfully drawing connections between characters.
That being said, I love the worldbuilding and philsophy of the Exodan Fleet. I suppose it's a kind of verison of space communism. It reiterates the whole Wayfarer series' themes of identity and belonging in a vast, diverse galaxy. It explores what humans place is in such a big universe where they're not that particularly special. In sci-fi, humans are the neutral, boring group in a massive world of different cultures, but I love how Becky Chambers makes humanity feel unique and foreign. We aren't stagnant, we evolve.
Also Ghuh'loloan is the best.
It's definitely not the best Wayfarer book but it's still worth reading.
The main thing I didn't love about it was that it felt disconnected and aimless. I usually like multi-POV stories, but none of the characters really connect with each other and interact until right at the end. In The Long Way To A Small Angry Planet, the multi-POV worked because the experience of one character's POV carried over to the next. Here, I didn't get that sense. It almost read like a short story collection, which I don't particularly like. I also didn't care that much for Tessa, but I absolutely loved Kip and Isobel. I think it potentially had too many POVs it was juggling around without meaningfully drawing connections between characters.
That being said, I love the worldbuilding and philsophy of the Exodan Fleet. I suppose it's a kind of verison of space communism. It reiterates the whole Wayfarer series' themes of identity and belonging in a vast, diverse galaxy. It explores what humans place is in such a big universe where they're not that particularly special. In sci-fi, humans are the neutral, boring group in a massive world of different cultures, but I love how Becky Chambers makes humanity feel unique and foreign. We aren't stagnant, we evolve.
Also Ghuh'loloan is the best.
Exquisite
One of the most powerful things about this series is that while each book stands proudly on its own, together they form a stronger group. Each book has a different perspective and setting within the larger universe. Each is unique, but similarly full of humor and thoughtfulness.
One of the most powerful things about this series is that while each book stands proudly on its own, together they form a stronger group. Each book has a different perspective and setting within the larger universe. Each is unique, but similarly full of humor and thoughtfulness.