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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
I gave up trying, too many other things to read. I didn’t like the descriptive way of the novel. Not really dialogue so much as setting a scene. But if you like old-school SF, it’s probably your thing.
A great setting and interesting characters and themes, but the book is marred by a frayed and meandering narrative and a fleet of strange POV choices. The voice can't seem to decide if it's omnipotent or not. Some parts I really liked, but several pages of philosophical musings about the past shouldn't be the staple of any chapter, let alone most of them. This is a book I wish I had enjoyed more than I did.
Vagabonds is an extended allegory about the current state of Chinese social development, and Chinese-American relations. Very thoughtful but slow-moving book that is crammed with ideas. The book was interesting, and I’m glad I read it, but I wouldn’t rush to recommend it outside of fans of Chinese science fiction, or fans of the amazing translator Ken Liu (effectively the same people).
reflective
medium-paced
Tiene cosas muy interesantes pero durante al menos la mitad del tiempo me he aburrido.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
reflective
sad
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:
Complicated
adventurous
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:
Yes
I’m not sure if this book gave me an existential crisis or I started reading this book because I was having one. Maybe both. But a book has never made me question so many of my own beliefs about so many important topics. I am not really sure exactly what I believe in any more, but that is okay. I will figure that out with time and they will change again.
This book was beautifully written. It was long and slow at points, but it was well worth it to continue reading. I don’t want to spoil anything. All I can say is I highly recommend this book for everyone, but especially those who are questioning anything in their life.
This book was beautifully written. It was long and slow at points, but it was well worth it to continue reading. I don’t want to spoil anything. All I can say is I highly recommend this book for everyone, but especially those who are questioning anything in their life.