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neera_exlibris's review against another edition
I wanted to like this book so much after hearing great things about it from authors I trust, but although I was really interested in the premise and the ideas being explored here, there's just something about the writing style that didn't work for me 😩
nhnabass's review
I just can’t keep the stories of the characters straight. I really wanted to like this book but it’s too all over the place for me. The idea is so fascinating and such a great concept, but the pacing makes it so challenging to be invested in any one plot line or any one character for me to want to keep reading :(
kalyanigk's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The conceit of the book is fascinating and exciting but the pacing makes it very hard to feel immersed in the plot or invested in the characters.
franklyfrank's review
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
gracieknowles's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
crimsoncor's review
3.0
Interesting world building, but never quite comes together. Not enough historical depth to feel like a dedicated alternative history and none of the characters were compelling enough to really carry it. Never felt like the book had an emotional center.
maireadeilis's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
11rose25's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
anitralee's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
notartgarfunkel's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25