1.19k reviews for:

Hummingbird Salamander

Jeff VanderMeer

3.27 AVERAGE

isabelsophiex's review against another edition

3.0

challenging mysterious

givemeyourbooks's review against another edition

3.5

dark reflective tense

colindunphy's review against another edition

3.75

challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

sailsgoboom's review against another edition

2.0

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Beautiful writing and there's a lot of plot momentum propelling it forward, uncovering mysteries... I loved the ending, but everything it takes to get there never quite adds up. The abruptness with which the main character becomes paranoid & obsessed with a few cryptic clues from a total stranger is bewildering. Yes, she's alienated from those around her and traumatized from her past, but it's still a huge leap for her to upend her entire life over a dead woman with a journal, whether it's justified in the end or not.

abbymoonshade's review against another edition

4.0

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As always Vandermeer makes me feel uncomfortable and on edge in his writings. Enjoyable ride.

tuttersuperfan's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous challenging dark reflective sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

onlyslightly's review against another edition

4.25

dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

tacosmadison's review against another edition

3.5

dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

jcoakley's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous challenging dark informative mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

sadbookmemes's review against another edition

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I don't have heaps to say about this one. Very good but I struggle with thrillers that have alot of action. I found the ending very impactful and learnt a lot about hummingbirds and salamanders.

Themes: the environment, climate change, mystery, missions, obligations 

Borrowed from BF