A review by bardspeak
Authority by Jeff VanderMeer

challenging dark tense

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

3.5

I found this book much less compelling and gripping than the first of the trilogy, although I still love the writing style to pieces. I enjoyed Control's character but didn't think he was as compelling or changing as the Biologist was. The book itself was a bit confusing to me - but that might be the fault of me reading it in sessions far apart from each other. I thought the side characters were all very lively, though it had much to be desired for me in terms of exploration of character and horror. While there were tense moments in this book, and long moments of not knowing what was to come, only a few scenes come to mind when I think about horror. 
I do look forward to the third book, to see what changes there.