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seedreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This quickly became my favorite book of all times!
The universe Becky creates feel very real, from the sci-fi and technology aspect, to the societal one. I was so immersed in the story that I forgot it was a story. Becky has many different voices so all her characters feel real, with their distinct personalities, problems, mentalities..
The book also raises some interesting philosophical questions (that the reader can engage in or not). Just a well rounded amazing book :)
The universe Becky creates feel very real, from the sci-fi and technology aspect, to the societal one. I was so immersed in the story that I forgot it was a story. Becky has many different voices so all her characters feel real, with their distinct personalities, problems, mentalities..
The book also raises some interesting philosophical questions (that the reader can engage in or not). Just a well rounded amazing book :)
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
mkragelj's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
:’)
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
emmalstone's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death
Moderate: Abandonment
onthesamepage's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I read this series out of order, so this is the last installment I read, and it's definitely different. With the other three Wayfarer books, I always felt that there was a specific plot or theme that the book was exploring. This one didn't feel as cohesive. We're following multiple characters, but while some of them connect within the scope of the story, others don't. There is some overlap there, and I'm not saying the perspectives weren't interesting or that I didn't get invested (it's Becky Chambers, of course I got invested), but this almost felt like reading several novellas about the lives of different characters. There's barely any plot, but if you're in the mood for something slice of life but in space, then I definitely recommend this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Bullying
eleanor_r's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
My favorite of the Wayfarers series so far. I wasn't expecting to love the Exodans and their way of life, but the ensemble cast & POV of this novel really charmed me. You don't need to read books 1 and 2 of Wayfarers to enjoy this- it's more of a shared world series than a continous story- but the other novels provide context for the larger Galactic Commons and other species and planets mentioned.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Like most Becky Chambers books I've read, when this novel deals with potentially heavy topics, it does so tenderly and sensitively. Be aware that this culture's death rituals and care/disposal of the bodies of the deceased is a recurring topic, and may be a lot for someone experiencing grief or trauma related to death and dead bodies.spikehype's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
hanz's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Drug use
biobeetle's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Xenophobia and Violence
mleiv's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I have read every Becky Chambers I could find. This series is lovely, and this is my second-favorite so far (A Closed and Common Orbit was #1). The caretaker of the dead was the primary plot line for me, and I loved her so much and her perspective was very healing, in a very sad story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Death
latida94's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Can't get through a single one of these books without crying. Something always catches me.
This one is about home and change and tradition and the terrifying moment where you need to make a change and needing to experience new things so you can appreciate what you've always know.
This one is about home and change and tradition and the terrifying moment where you need to make a change and needing to experience new things so you can appreciate what you've always know.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death