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getyourghosts's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.25
Nitpicking and analyzing the sci-fi and plot aspects of the book made it enjoyable, not the plot itself. The pacing was a bit slow for my taste and I found myself wondering why some of the scenes Clarke set up were important. I found the most enjoyable parts of the book to only be found in the last ~40 pages. I have to admit, the ending does make me want to read more about the Overlords as it’s left very open-ended.
Overall, I found some of the reactions of humans to the Overlords to be unrealistic. though at least Clarke was consistent if nothing else. I found it easy to forget that the majority of the book was set in the 21st century due to the writing style which is a product of its time. As are the racist sentences throughout
Overall, I found some of the reactions of humans to the Overlords to be unrealistic. though at least Clarke was consistent if nothing else. I found it easy to forget that the majority of the book was set in the 21st century due to the writing style which is a product of its time. As are the racist sentences throughout
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism and Racial slurs
trankz's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs
Moderate: Racism and Sexism
fadelee's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Racial slurs, Racism, and Misogyny
benthewriter's review against another edition
medium-paced
3.0
Decent story and foundational for a number of ideas in science fiction. A bit slow in a few parts and could have been edited down. It's about as racist as one would expect from a 1950s English science fiction author. And also sexist.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
a_wren_that_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Genocide, Grief, and Death
Minor: Racism, Kidnapping, Racial slurs, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Abandonment, Pregnancy, and Misogyny
bookcaptivated's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Racial slurs, Infidelity, War, Animal cruelty, Confinement, Death, and Racism
ymer's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Racial slurs and Racism
kirstyplumb's review against another edition
I got 86 pages in and I suppose a lot had happened but it wasn't really gripping me, I could easily take it or leave it. Then, the 'n' word was used and I just couldn't be bothered to read anymore of the crap
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism, Racial slurs, and Cursing
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