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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
informative
mysterious
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
funny
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:
No
If you like exploratory scifi, parallel universe theories, multiple pov storytelling, diverse characters, a story where the journey is more important than the end or the start... Oh, and 'aliens'. Then this book might be for you.
At just under 600 pages, don't expect a whirlwind of constant action and tension, but do expect action and do expect tension. There are some lulls in the pacing here and there, but overall, it kept my interest throughout, and I feel like Tchaikovsky managed an intricate and elaborate story that was wrapped up quite well, which is by far not always the case with stories like these. I didn't understand an iota of the science behind it, so don't quote me on saying it's credible, but to a layperson like me, it all sounded well thought out at least.
This was my first Tchaikovsky, and I will certainly be picking up more of his work.
At just under 600 pages, don't expect a whirlwind of constant action and tension, but do expect action and do expect tension. There are some lulls in the pacing here and there, but overall, it kept my interest throughout, and I feel like Tchaikovsky managed an intricate and elaborate story that was wrapped up quite well, which is by far not always the case with stories like these. I didn't understand an iota of the science behind it, so don't quote me on saying it's credible, but to a layperson like me, it all sounded well thought out at least.
This was my first Tchaikovsky, and I will certainly be picking up more of his work.
Really interesting premise, but I kept getting distracted from around 25% to 70% when I stopped. It dragged for me, but others might find it more engaging.
Wild ride of a story.
A very exciting adventure that I couldn't predict what was going to happen next.
A lot of teasing dead ends only to reveal a bigger picture later that confounds.
A very fun read for anyone interested in SciFi and Evolution and other related concepts.
A very exciting adventure that I couldn't predict what was going to happen next.
A lot of teasing dead ends only to reveal a bigger picture later that confounds.
A very fun read for anyone interested in SciFi and Evolution and other related concepts.
Not my favourite of his, but still very good. I absolutely loved the interludes describing different kinds of sentient life from the other timelines. The concept of all the multiple earths was fascinating, and the different ending scenarios was a neat touch. I found some of Doctor Khans comments a bit eye roll inducing - she sounded like someone terminally on Tumblr - but at the same time just because you're an expert in your field scientist doesn't mean you aren't allowed to be a bit cringe I guess. (And yknow, there's a reason I know what someone who is terminally on Tumblr sound like. Devils sacrament, etc etc. )
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
fast-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:
No