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larn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
ghsr's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
emdirl's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
That was really good! I wanted to read something by Tchaikovsky for ages so I'm glad we chose this for our book club.
The mixing of fantasy and science fiction in this novella was really well done and it was my favourite thing about the book. I didn't expect the exploration of emotions and depression and it was also done great through the use of interesting technology.
The story itself was not unusual and mostly predictable but I don't feel that it was the main focus here. There was something missing in the second part and the end to make me fall in love with it but it was still great and I will definitely will read more books of the author.
The mixing of fantasy and science fiction in this novella was really well done and it was my favourite thing about the book. I didn't expect the exploration of emotions and depression and it was also done great through the use of interesting technology.
The story itself was not unusual and mostly predictable but I don't feel that it was the main focus here. There was something missing in the second part and the end to make me fall in love with it but it was still great and I will definitely will read more books of the author.
bonhoefferfan's review against another edition
5.0
It’s stupid how good Tchaikovsky is at this point. Just automatically buy and read anything he puts out.
jaminup's review against another edition
4.0
Rounded down from 4.5 stars. I wish I hadn't put off reading this one for so long. I should know by now I'll enjoy basically anything Adrian Tchaikovsky writes.
What a great take on the old Clarke-ism, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." The alternating perspectives really did well to highlight how much different backgrounds and cultural understandings can affect interpretations of events. The book length was also pretty perfect for this story, any longer and I think the message would have been too watered down or lost in the plot.
What a great take on the old Clarke-ism, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." The alternating perspectives really did well to highlight how much different backgrounds and cultural understandings can affect interpretations of events. The book length was also pretty perfect for this story, any longer and I think the message would have been too watered down or lost in the plot.
pvbobrien's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
4.5
evesn's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
antlerlad's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
andymills's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
4.0
jsmoker's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0