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tonyleachsf's review against another edition
3.0
I liked a lot about this book, and expect it to stay with me for a long time. It’s widened my perspective on geo-engineering (terraforming?) and given me much more respect for why climate change is so much harder than just convincing skeptics.
I really didn’t like the sojourns into the Queens libido (it added nothing to the plot and was just cringey) or the attempts to comment on just 2020 politics/current events (OK to read today, but won’t give this book staying power).
I really didn’t like the sojourns into the Queens libido (it added nothing to the plot and was just cringey) or the attempts to comment on just 2020 politics/current events (OK to read today, but won’t give this book staying power).
straylight's review against another edition
3.0
Set on the backdrop of global warming, this book explores some themes and theories I've never previously come across. Had some interesting things to say.
alexsimmons's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
evansriv's review against another edition
Seems good but I read a whole book's worth of backstory and the plot was just BARELY getting started. Might pick it up again later but I just didn't have the stamina.
coleycole's review against another edition
3.0
So long! I enjoyed the sciencey bits about geo engineering and how it might could work. As with books about pandemics, I've been trying to avoid books about the climate apocalypse - I gotta get up in the morning girl. It was very "government sucks! the rich people will save us!! Long live oligarchy, I guess?!!?!" And I just don't believe that anyone is coming to save us from climate change. Also, so frigging long!!
lydeejeanne's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
4.0
petermhoward's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
stephenson’s need to share all his research can be a lot but it was all really interesting in this case, and once it clears the setup in the first act is a rollicking ride