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ka_cam's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A perspective-hopping philosophical exploration of consciousness, perception, communication, science, AI, loneliness and connection. The ending was a bit dissatisfying but I really enjoyed the low key world building, varying but interconnected ponderings and mediations of the characters, and generally gave me lots to chew on, imagine, and talk about!
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Self harm, Slavery, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
angus_blue's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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? Yes
3.75
Minor: Body horror and Violence
random19379's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
slow-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
Graphic: Body horror, Genocide, Violence, and Murder
amiegold's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I am hovering between 3.75 and 4 stars, because while I liked the writing and the concepts, I had a hard time staying engaged in the story. I am not sure if it was a mood thing for me? I would still recommend this book to lovers of science and science fiction. We learn about both a new species of sentient robots and an evolved species of octopus that force us to ask the question: what is consciousness? Marine Biologist, Dr. Ha, is the one selected to find an answer to that question. She is so wrapped up in exploring the new octopuses, that she fails to ask herself what her research will be used for. An interesting, sometimes terrifying and at times intelligent novel.
Graphic: Body horror and Gore
Moderate: Violence and Xenophobia
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