Reviews

Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey

loont's review against another edition

4.0

Just plain fun, and in a space opera that's what counts the most. Is it super hardcore science fiction? Of course not, it's Space Opera, the level of technology is exactly where it needs to be for some good human based conflict with giant space ships.

The ideas are a good frame for the conflict we're thrown into, the story zips by with plenty actually happening to the characters. Sure there's some cliche in here. The foreshadowing sometimes jumps out and punches you in the face while the characters that should be noticing such let it pass by as if nothing happened. The sheer amount of troubling events the main characters get into in serial feels like it hinges a bit to much on the Deus Ex Machina behind it all wanting exciting things to happen.

But none of that is enough to stop this story, which is often smart where it needs to be, fun where it needs to be, and just generally engaging and exciting throughout.

marieintheraw's review against another edition

4.0

Holden is an actual cinnamon roll...but I really didn't care for Miller's perspective in comparison, even if he grew on me.

readundancies's review

adventurous challenging dark lighthearted mysterious tense 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? No

5.0

vane_be_sleeping_zzz's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark funny informative mysterious reflective sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

brianne_k's review against another edition

4.0

*4.25/5*

I enjoyed this a lot. I can't wait to get to book 2!

subparcupcake's review against another edition

3.0

Disclaimer... This is going to be a super lame review.

I was hoping I was going to love this book, but I ended up just barely liking it. I can't really say there was anything wrong with it... It was well written, I wasn't bored, it had an intriguing plot... But I don't know, maybe I'm starting to realize that spacey science fiction just isn't my thing? It's not really interesting to me and I think that prevents me from being fully pulled into the story. There are some exceptions... [b:The Martian|18007564|The Martian|Andy Weir|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1413706054s/18007564.jpg|21825181] being one huge one.. But that was very character driven, and not so much with the out there future technology stuff. I'm a sucker for a good character driven story. And while the characters were fine in this book, it was definitely a plot driven story, not character driven.

So 3 stars because while there was nothing wrong with it, it just wasn't my thing. I think I just need to find the category of sci-fi I'm interested in and stick with that...

slow_berry1's review against another edition

DNF At 28%
I don't hate this, just didn't feel invested , don't care about any characters and just wasn't what i wanted out of a sci fi series.

talestoldtall's review against another edition

5.0

I picked this up thanks to the show and thoroughly enjoyed it. Classic space-opera, likable characters and a bunch of action. I don't read much Sci-Fi and have heard complaints about the plausibility of the science aspect but it seems to be perfectly enjoyable as a work of fiction.

There was a bit of a noir-drenched buddy cop thing going on with Holden and Miller but it never felt cheesy or forced. This volume will put you ahead of the show a bit for anyone interested in finding out what happens next.

Great read.

waite's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Uncritical 5-Star
I love Mass Effect and I ate this shit up. I really enjoyed its pacing and it kept me very interested.

fantastic_mask's review against another edition

Great Book!