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I love the attention to detail on how it would feel to experience earth and gravity if you had only ever known 0g. That said, this is the second book I've read recently completely in lower case and this one blinded me with abbreviations and '&'s. Usually I'm all for experimenting with form and perhaps here it was meant to reflect future changes to language but I didn't feel that it reflected the character and it did make for difficult readings when odd punctuation confused the focus. Moan over. I loved the beautifully drawn characters and how they grew together. Would happily join Leo in space again.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
Loveable characters:
Yes
I didn’t know what to expect from this book when I started it. At first I was surprised and a little confused on how it’s physically written with things like replacing you with “u”. However if you’re not someone that gets irritated with “text speak” please give this book a chance. Beyond the words is a soft story about what it means to have a home and the journey of love in all forms. It was a bittersweet read that reminded me how little we can appreciate the world around us and that relationships are never simple. Love is never simple but it’s strong when it’s there.
This book is so beautiful oh my lord. I didn't really know what to expect, other than that a few people I knew loved it - but I am completely blown away! How are more people not talking about this book. The characters were beautiful, and the writing style was so unique I am just so in love with it.
FULL REVIEW TO COME SOON!
FULL REVIEW TO COME SOON!
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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
Thank you NetGalley.
Satellite is one of those reads that had some wonderful moments but which also left me feeling rather flat. A tough one to review, and this will be one that I think splits views.
In this novel Lake focuses us on Leo, a young boy born in space who is desperate to ‘go home’, to earth. It’s a journey he and his two companions, Libra and Orion, have been looking forward to for as long as they can remember.
Our story is split into distinct parts. We watch the teens in space, planning their lives on earth. We see them journey to earth and look at their experiences. Then, perhaps most oddly, we return from whence we came.
Leo’s voice is distinctive. Overcoming the annoyance of the writing style will be a big factor in your response to the story. However, if you can look beneath this you’ll probably find yourself quite taken with these kids.
As we learn more about Leo’s family, and get a sense of just where he’s come from, it’s hard not to fall a little under his spell. Seeing the experience of life on earth from the view of someone who’s not physically prepared for it is intriguing. Watching the relationships Leo has develop is pretty compelling.
Unfortunately, much as I liked Leo and grew to care for him I felt the latter stages of the novel took us so far into the realms of incredibility that I really didn’t enjoy it as I’d hoped to.
Satellite is one of those reads that had some wonderful moments but which also left me feeling rather flat. A tough one to review, and this will be one that I think splits views.
In this novel Lake focuses us on Leo, a young boy born in space who is desperate to ‘go home’, to earth. It’s a journey he and his two companions, Libra and Orion, have been looking forward to for as long as they can remember.
Our story is split into distinct parts. We watch the teens in space, planning their lives on earth. We see them journey to earth and look at their experiences. Then, perhaps most oddly, we return from whence we came.
Leo’s voice is distinctive. Overcoming the annoyance of the writing style will be a big factor in your response to the story. However, if you can look beneath this you’ll probably find yourself quite taken with these kids.
As we learn more about Leo’s family, and get a sense of just where he’s come from, it’s hard not to fall a little under his spell. Seeing the experience of life on earth from the view of someone who’s not physically prepared for it is intriguing. Watching the relationships Leo has develop is pretty compelling.
Unfortunately, much as I liked Leo and grew to care for him I felt the latter stages of the novel took us so far into the realms of incredibility that I really didn’t enjoy it as I’d hoped to.
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The plot was interesting but I hated the pacing and the all lowercase
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated