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dunglefly's review against another edition
3.5
Took about 100 pages to really hook me. Post ~100, there are some really phenomenal moments and prose…and some not so great characters that you’re stuck with for the remaining 150 pages.
hagbard_celine's review against another edition
3.0
Ew.
Ew.
Also, weirdly anticipates "The Protomolecule" of The Expanse series.
Ew.
Also, weirdly anticipates "The Protomolecule" of The Expanse series.
slinky179's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hannahren's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
feanor451's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-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
2.75
dizwan's review against another edition
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? Yes
1.0
ashsalt's review against another edition
3.0
Cool concept. Mediocre storytelling.
I really enjoyed Bear's [b:Darwin's Radio|64923|Darwin's Radio (Darwin's Radio #1)|Greg Bear|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1298430821s/64923.jpg|2878580] and [b:Darwin's Children|64924|Darwin's Children (Darwin's Radio #2)|Greg Bear|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1389040187s/64924.jpg|970936], but I've been disappointed in the other Bear titles I've tried, including this one.
The setup is intriguing: quirky, mad-scientist type experiments on himself and triggers world-altering plague. Unfortunately, the characters aren't as interesting as the scientific premise. Fifty or so pages before the book ended, I simply didn't care anymore. Characters had become throw-away and barely sketched out.
The plot also faltered, lost momentum before actually arriving at a resolution. The narrative alludes to a major change that is never really explained, which leaves a major unnecessary mystery at the very end.
I really enjoyed Bear's [b:Darwin's Radio|64923|Darwin's Radio (Darwin's Radio #1)|Greg Bear|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1298430821s/64923.jpg|2878580] and [b:Darwin's Children|64924|Darwin's Children (Darwin's Radio #2)|Greg Bear|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1389040187s/64924.jpg|970936], but I've been disappointed in the other Bear titles I've tried, including this one.
The setup is intriguing: quirky, mad-scientist type experiments on himself and triggers world-altering plague. Unfortunately, the characters aren't as interesting as the scientific premise. Fifty or so pages before the book ended, I simply didn't care anymore. Characters had become throw-away and barely sketched out.
The plot also faltered, lost momentum before actually arriving at a resolution. The narrative alludes to a major change that is never really explained, which leaves a major unnecessary mystery at the very end.
bsbooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
eliaseuler's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
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? It's complicated
3.75