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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
reflective
relaxing
fast-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:
Yes
Pudo ser mejor, cortarle el drama amoroso y que los personajes estuvieran de pie tanto tiempo sin hacer nada en algunas escenas
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
This is a book you can really immerse yourself in. A classic dystopian thriller set in a future world ravaged by climate change and late stage capitalism. The history of everything that came before the world as it is in the novel is a little vague, but I quite often enjoy a dystopian novel that doesn't overwhelm you with a spider web of events that came 'before'.
All the perfect elements of this genre were there for me with a compelling tale of power, corruption and family. My only criticism is that certain elements felt rushed - particularly with the interpersonal relationships. Miller did a great job of creating interesting and unique characters but I felt like their interactions with eachother, and relationships were somewhat rushed. As a result some parts of the novel, especially commenting on the deep connections the characters had with eachother felt slightly shallow. I almost feel like the story could have benefitted from being fleshed out and turned into a series.
Having said that I thoroughly enjoyed myself whilst reading it and would definitely return to any future books set in this world.
All the perfect elements of this genre were there for me with a compelling tale of power, corruption and family. My only criticism is that certain elements felt rushed - particularly with the interpersonal relationships. Miller did a great job of creating interesting and unique characters but I felt like their interactions with eachother, and relationships were somewhat rushed. As a result some parts of the novel, especially commenting on the deep connections the characters had with eachother felt slightly shallow. I almost feel like the story could have benefitted from being fleshed out and turned into a series.
Having said that I thoroughly enjoyed myself whilst reading it and would definitely return to any future books set in this world.
Absolutely stunning. I want an entire series, but this piece is perfect on its own. Truly beautiful writing.
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-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
Good but never great. Brings together a lot of different strands. Some Stephenson. Definitely some
Bacigalupi circa Wind-Up Girl, and some Madeline Ashby (Company Town). But it never really fully gels into something awesome.
Bacigalupi circa Wind-Up Girl, and some Madeline Ashby (Company Town). But it never really fully gels into something awesome.
Great post-apocalyptic worldbuilding! And the best trans character by a cis author that I've ever read.
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
adventurous
emotional
reflective
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:
No