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rnbhargava's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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
4.5
There are brief tense and subjectively sad parts but they’re brief and the sad ones read more introspective
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Xenophobia, Blood, Classism, and Sexual content
The sexual content isn’t depicted, just briefly mentioned. The xenophobia is emblematic in how humans don’t really interact with robots anymore so the premise of the narrative is novel and ideologically challenging for one of our leads.izypup's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Alcohol
violerwolf's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
A simple story about purpose beyond capitalism and harmony with your environment. I heard lots of good things about this book, but was disappointed by the writing style. Chambers tells you explicitly what characters are thinking and feeling, and tells you how you should feel about the details of this story. The main character(s) have little internal complexity. Due to this simplicity, I felt like I was reading a book intended for middle-high schoolers, and while there’s nothing wrong with YA, I would expect a book billed towards adults to have a lot more to say.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, and Blood
robinks's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
It took me a little while to get a grasp of the world created by Chambers, but I was still able to sit with the deeper questions and debates between Dex and Mosscap.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Slavery, and Cursing
Minor: Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, and Alcohol
elderwoodreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Amazing, no notes, everyone should read this book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Cursing, and Sexual content
theaceofpages's review
emotional
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I understand why so many people love Becky Chambers now! I finished it after reading a rather uncomfortable chapter in a different book and it brought me peace. I love the love and acceptance in its pages and we even get an agender character? (representation is so rare)
I loved Mosscap and related way too much. I too find myself surrounded by people who seem to know what their interest is while I find everything interesting! I just want to study it all. Whenever I get involved in a project I always develop some kind of side interest that ends up taking up a good chunk of my free time. I would absolutely love to learn more about the robot society! I loved the little snippets we did get. It sounds like a place I would love to live (although I don't know if I'd be welcome). I really hope that we get to see more of this in the next book. I'm a little sad at how short they are (I could have read on much longer) but at least that means it should be available from my library sooner?
I loved Mosscap and related way too much. I too find myself surrounded by people who seem to know what their interest is while I find everything interesting! I just want to study it all. Whenever I get involved in a project I always develop some kind of side interest that ends up taking up a good chunk of my free time. I would absolutely love to learn more about the robot society! I loved the little snippets we did get. It sounds like a place I would love to live (although I don't know if I'd be welcome). I really hope that we get to see more of this in the next book. I'm a little sad at how short they are (I could have read on much longer) but at least that means it should be available from my library sooner?
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty, Death, Alcohol, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, and Slavery
fraxisle's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Self harm, Slavery, Injury/Injury detail, and Alcohol
q_bert13's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A lighthearted, quick read. For a short book you really get to ‘lean back’ and simply learn about the universe Chambers creates. A perfect book for those contemplating choices, like sibling Dex themself.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing, Animal death, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
limina's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
This book was wonderful, and I'm looking forward to the second one. It's very thoughtful without being overly philosophical. The two main characters are endearing. I'd call it the epitome of a cozy read. I also love the nonbinary inclusion.
Content Warnings
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
linblythe_pub22's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Injury/Injury detail