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angus_mckeogh's review against another edition
2.0
Set in the Archipelago, this book had elements of science fiction with the mutability and gravitational aspects although these featured very little after introduction; however and despite the murder mystery added in, the action was nil, the pacing was slow, and the book was just too boring.
failmaven's review
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
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
3.25
neilsb's review
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
jimmypat's review
3.0
This novel is either too deep for me or not deep enough. It’s a bit of a continuation of themes from his last couple of novels, but it feels disjointed as if he is trying for too much and spreads everything too thin. Well written as usual, but definitely a lesser Christopher Priest novel, unfortunately.
eperagi's review
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
ohhdeanna's review against another edition
This was honestly so boring. Nothing was happening.
lareads's review
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.0
What? And why?
charliellewellyn's review
mysterious
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
2.5
I tried something new here since I don't usually read sci-fi at all. It was ok, but I think a bit too meta in places when discussing the writing of crime fiction.