A review by onthesamepage
Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers

hopeful reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I read this series out of order, so this is the last installment I read, and it's definitely different. With the other three Wayfarer books, I always felt that there was a specific plot or theme that the book was exploring. This one didn't feel as cohesive. We're following multiple characters, but while some of them connect within the scope of the story, others don't. There is some overlap there, and I'm not saying the perspectives weren't interesting or that I didn't get invested (it's Becky Chambers, of course I got invested), but this almost felt like reading several novellas about the lives of different characters. There's barely any plot, but if you're in the mood for something slice of life but in space, then I definitely recommend this book.
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