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A review by mysticpagemage
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Book Review
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
Becky Chambers
5 Stars
Follow a motley crew on an exciting journey through space—and one adventurous young explorer who discovers the meaning of family in the far reaches of the universe—in this light-hearted debut space opera from a rising sci-fi star.
Rosemary has joined the crew of the Wayfarer as their new clerk hoping to leave her old life behind. She however has never been off planet before and will need to learn how to be a spacer, hopefully before her new crewmates realizes just how green she is to space.
The Wayfarer is a tunneling ship meaning spacecraft punches holes from point a to point b in space that are connected to make traveling easier. However some punches aren't as easy as others and sometimes they don't go as planned.
This is honestly one of the best sci-fi novels I have read. It is soft sci-fi at its finest with a great adventure and cast of characters. The crew is a hodge podge of goofy and quirky characters that each have their own unique outlook on life and their own past that helps shine light on issues that Rosemary is currently going through. Throughout the novel they all grow together and learn from each other, proving once again family isn't always genetics buy is more often those that are willing to go to the edges of the universe just to bring you home.
"The truth is, Rosemary, that you are capable of anything. Good or bad. You always have been, and you always will be. Given the right push, you, too, could do horrible things. That darkness exists within all of us."
• Initial Response: 5/5 (was very happy with the book would read other books from this author)
• Recommendation: 5/5 (would absolutely recommend)
• Re-Readability: 5/5 (I think after some time rereading this book would be a fun adventure to take again)
• Writing Style: 5/5 (easy to read, great pace)
• Engagement w/ Plot: 5/5 (I wanted to know more about everyone, every place and every thing)
• Character Likeability/Relatability: 5/5 (amazing cast of characters)
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
Becky Chambers
5 Stars
Follow a motley crew on an exciting journey through space—and one adventurous young explorer who discovers the meaning of family in the far reaches of the universe—in this light-hearted debut space opera from a rising sci-fi star.
Rosemary has joined the crew of the Wayfarer as their new clerk hoping to leave her old life behind. She however has never been off planet before and will need to learn how to be a spacer, hopefully before her new crewmates realizes just how green she is to space.
The Wayfarer is a tunneling ship meaning spacecraft punches holes from point a to point b in space that are connected to make traveling easier. However some punches aren't as easy as others and sometimes they don't go as planned.
This is honestly one of the best sci-fi novels I have read. It is soft sci-fi at its finest with a great adventure and cast of characters. The crew is a hodge podge of goofy and quirky characters that each have their own unique outlook on life and their own past that helps shine light on issues that Rosemary is currently going through. Throughout the novel they all grow together and learn from each other, proving once again family isn't always genetics buy is more often those that are willing to go to the edges of the universe just to bring you home.
"The truth is, Rosemary, that you are capable of anything. Good or bad. You always have been, and you always will be. Given the right push, you, too, could do horrible things. That darkness exists within all of us."
• Initial Response: 5/5 (was very happy with the book would read other books from this author)
• Recommendation: 5/5 (would absolutely recommend)
• Re-Readability: 5/5 (I think after some time rereading this book would be a fun adventure to take again)
• Writing Style: 5/5 (easy to read, great pace)
• Engagement w/ Plot: 5/5 (I wanted to know more about everyone, every place and every thing)
• Character Likeability/Relatability: 5/5 (amazing cast of characters)