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beanjoles's review against another edition
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
promising start to the series, and i loved the concept of a sci-fi whodunnit. definitely did not enjoy the characterization of jessie, but i did like the reflections on what a society of Cities would require to be in any form sustainable. i also found it interesting that the spacers’ entire motivation was to spur earthmen to begin colonizing worlds again. my brain immediately compared this with butler’s earthseed credo, “the destiny of earthseed is to take root among the stars.” however, i would have liked to see any mention at all of whether human colonization impacted existing intelligent life on the outer worlds.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism
mar's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sorry im still preoccupied with the fucking acceleration strips they're so funny. imagine airport walkways but 60x faster and more difficult to get onto. isaac asimov rly said i am going to invent a new form of public transport that is SO inaccessible and hazardous,
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism and Misogyny
Minor: Gun violence, Body horror, and Murder
Brief mentions of murder of disabled children on other colonized planets
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