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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
Loved this. Read based on NPR's recommendation. Felt good to read a standalone, self-contained story after finishing Fonda Lee's epic Green Bone Saga.
I was surprised by the surprises, appreciated the character development, loved the world building and sci-fi elements, and enjoyed how the themes were explored. The ending felt satisfying and in no way inevitable.
I was surprised by the surprises, appreciated the character development, loved the world building and sci-fi elements, and enjoyed how the themes were explored. The ending felt satisfying and in no way inevitable.
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Grief
I absolutely loved this book, and I felt invested in Cara, the story, and the world from the very beginning. It brought up so many interesting thoughts for me, and I liked the dissection of class, race, and, capitalism, and the discussion of relationships and survival within these systems.
There were some slow parts, but they didn't bother me all that much. I ended up crying at some points as well.
There were some slow parts, but they didn't bother me all that much. I ended up crying at some points as well.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I found this book quite unique and definitely enjoyed it very much! It's science fiction with more poetry, like, soft science fiction, like someone said in another review, and I agree! It challenged me, it made me think, question, imagine the possibility of traversing and what it would be like.
The word-building is coherent, a bit familiar even (some Mad Max vibes for Ashtown), and the narration is quite immersive. The end was a bit rushed though, imo.
Also, it weirdly felt both a bit heavy-handed in tackling themes of oppression, classism, discrimination, racism, etc. and unclear/vague at times. Maybe that's me but I occasionally found some of the phrasing challenging, like I had to reread passages several times to make sure I understood correctly. And I would have loved to learn more about the science behind it all or the world outside of Wiley/Ashtown because we didn't get to travel much geographically.
I think I liked how Cara was smart but not too smart either, like she was often caught off-guard by things she could/should have noticed. But it made her frustrating for that very reason. And her character development is impressive.
Anyway, loved it. Not my favourite book ever but definitely worth it!
The word-building is coherent, a bit familiar even (some Mad Max vibes for Ashtown), and the narration is quite immersive. The end was a bit rushed though, imo.
Also, it weirdly felt both a bit heavy-handed in tackling themes of oppression, classism, discrimination, racism, etc. and unclear/vague at times. Maybe that's me but I occasionally found some of the phrasing challenging, like I had to reread passages several times to make sure I understood correctly. And I would have loved to learn more about the science behind it all or the world outside of Wiley/Ashtown because we didn't get to travel much geographically.
I think I liked how Cara was smart but not too smart either, like she was often caught off-guard by things she could/should have noticed. But it made her frustrating for that very reason. And her character development is impressive.
Anyway, loved it. Not my favourite book ever but definitely worth it!
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
This book went in so many different directions I wasn't expecting and I loved it! The plot manages to feel insular despite the grandeur of the setting and the possibility of infinite worlds. The cast of characters is intimate and I appreciated that. The Space Between Worlds has delicious prose that carried me through every page in just an afternoon. I would rate this book more as a 4.5 stars but I gave it 5 instead of 4 on goodreads because I finished it in half a day and only a very good book and a very talented author can make me do that.