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loadsofbees's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
rembrandt1881's review against another edition
4.0
Leviathan Wakes is a great science fiction novel. The writer(s) do a good job with making it relatable while having the traditional elements of Sci fi and a good story. Most Sci fi has a lot of jargon and terminology that makes even the most mundane things hard to read.
I listened to the audio book version and it is kind of long but it's a testament that it never really drags.
The way the story is set up helps you to keep track of what's happening because events overlap as you switch the perspectives between characters. While they have different views Miller and Halden they provide a good yin and yang dynamic. Their two opposing views are articulated well.
The political machinations are handled deftly and our main cast of characters that we end up following are all cool if standard. I also like the diversity described in the future. Another good positive story telling aspect is that there are consequences. People die and the universe is never the same.
The ending for me is kind of annoying because it's a bit sappy but as a set up for the rest of the series it works.
I listened to the audio book version and it is kind of long but it's a testament that it never really drags.
The way the story is set up helps you to keep track of what's happening because events overlap as you switch the perspectives between characters. While they have different views Miller and Halden they provide a good yin and yang dynamic. Their two opposing views are articulated well.
The political machinations are handled deftly and our main cast of characters that we end up following are all cool if standard. I also like the diversity described in the future. Another good positive story telling aspect is that there are consequences. People die and the universe is never the same.
The ending for me is kind of annoying because it's a bit sappy but as a set up for the rest of the series it works.
dukegiesbrecht's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
5.0
chopdrifter's review against another edition
4.0
It is fun seeing the differences between this and the show and both of them still being good, both are definitely worth checking out
retired_to_alternate_universe's review against another edition
5.0
Having just completed reading Leviathan Wakes, all I can think to say is that it may have been the best science fiction I've read in 20 years.
alisonvh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was so much fun! I got pretty strong Firefly vibes from this book, although I can’t pinpoint exactly what it was about the book that reminded me of Firefly. It was fun, action packed, and super diverse. I will definitely be reading more in this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death, Gun violence, Alcoholism, Murder, Chronic illness, Suicidal thoughts, War, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual assault
neelamreadsalot's review against another edition
3.0
I usually live in the realm of thriller, fantasy and magic, with a little bit of contemporary sprinkled in. So this sci fi series is so out of my playing field. There was a lot of sci fi jargon that went over my head and I didn’t care for, but the story itself was interesting to me. Specifically Miller’s because of the mystery he’s trying to solve. I do enjoy different character perspectives, but I felt like Holden only became interesting closer to the end. I found his character to be kind of boring and brought the plot to a screeching halt sometimes.
Sci fi can feel overwhelming to me sometimes. It can veer off into technical territories that lose me or take me out of the story. So I have mixed feelings about this first book. I feel like I might need to reread it and then give another update later on about my rating for it. It is a popular television series now so I have hopes for it becoming more interesting. Let’s put a pin in it with 3 stars for now.
Sci fi can feel overwhelming to me sometimes. It can veer off into technical territories that lose me or take me out of the story. So I have mixed feelings about this first book. I feel like I might need to reread it and then give another update later on about my rating for it. It is a popular television series now so I have hopes for it becoming more interesting. Let’s put a pin in it with 3 stars for now.
millydrisco's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Genocide, Violence, and Mental illness
krumanda's review against another edition
5.0
Wow!
I thought this was excellent, even if often horrifying and disturbing and disgusting. It was compelling and fantastic.
I thought this was excellent, even if often horrifying and disturbing and disgusting. It was compelling and fantastic.
ginkgo's review against another edition
3.0
It was hard to concentrate on plot and i didn't care about characters or the "future society" at all. Holden especially was kind of infuriating.
Like it wasn't bad per se, but I've read a ton of better and bolder sci-fi. Meh.
Like it wasn't bad per se, but I've read a ton of better and bolder sci-fi. Meh.