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theyettiden's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
tomasthanes's review against another edition
5.0
I like that the two authors known as [author:James S.A. Corey|4192148] spent 4 books building up the crew/family of the Rocinante and then, in book 5, scatters them in all directions, spending the story to bring them back together.
The novel fills in some of the back story of Naomi, Alex, and Amos; we meet Naomi's husband and son, Alex's ex-wife, and some of Amos' companions growing up in Baltimore. We don't learn much about James Holden's past. "There was a button," Holden said. "I pushed it." "Jesus Christ. That really is how you go through life, isn't it?" (Fred Johnson)
We see a new professional crew flying the Rocinante (for a short period of time). Bobbie Draper is back aboard the Roci.
The three "big" tribes are Earther, Martian, or Belter, yet on the Rocinante, all 3 live and work together as family. If only this model could be extended to the rest of the solar system (and out through the Rings).
A new political force has awakened (or at least become visible) and it has attacked Earth; Mars didn't need to be attacked since people are leaving it to go through the Rings. The OPA, like the Tea Party, has no solid identity; parts are civilized and parts are unrestrained (they would claim from a life of deprivation in the Belt). As Cyn said, "There's OPA, and there's OPA".
"Doors and corners."
This was the first book (Kindle edition) in the Expanse series that I found a typo in. I reported it to Amazon.
The novel fills in some of the back story of Naomi, Alex, and Amos; we meet Naomi's husband and son, Alex's ex-wife, and some of Amos' companions growing up in Baltimore. We don't learn much about James Holden's past. "There was a button," Holden said. "I pushed it." "Jesus Christ. That really is how you go through life, isn't it?" (Fred Johnson)
We see a new professional crew flying the Rocinante (for a short period of time). Bobbie Draper is back aboard the Roci.
The three "big" tribes are Earther, Martian, or Belter, yet on the Rocinante, all 3 live and work together as family. If only this model could be extended to the rest of the solar system (and out through the Rings).
A new political force has awakened (or at least become visible) and it has attacked Earth; Mars didn't need to be attacked since people are leaving it to go through the Rings. The OPA, like the Tea Party, has no solid identity; parts are civilized and parts are unrestrained (they would claim from a life of deprivation in the Belt). As Cyn said, "There's OPA, and there's OPA".
"Doors and corners."
This was the first book (Kindle edition) in the Expanse series that I found a typo in. I reported it to Amazon.
seaclauss's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
behindpaperbacks's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
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
4.0
knittingwild's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
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
4.25
cefuller's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
little3chordme's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
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
5.0
vitaly's review against another edition
4.0
felt like more of a transition/exposition/backstory novel than anything else. at least it was a gamechanger
librarydoc's review against another edition
4.0
Still going strong
Although I missed the interactions of the crew since they were all in different places, we finally get back stories on Amos and Naomi. Not enough Avasarala in this installment, but that’s just personal preference because she’s my favorite character. Storyline is still going strong!
Although I missed the interactions of the crew since they were all in different places, we finally get back stories on Amos and Naomi. Not enough Avasarala in this installment, but that’s just personal preference because she’s my favorite character. Storyline is still going strong!
kargopants's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0