clark_42 's review for:

Zoe's Tale by John Scalzi

4.0

adventurous emotional funny 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

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Honestly, I nearly gave up on Zoe’s Tale a few times during the first half of the book. I was annoyed by teenage Zoe and her friends, and I think that may partially be because I had read the first 3 Old Man’s War books in direct succession immediately before starting this one, and was used to the more serious, at times somber, tone. Also, the story seemed pretty slow to start since the story’s events were so fresh in my mind from The Last Colony.

But the second half! An epic and emotional rollercoaster, with laughter and tears interspersed. The additions to the story and Zoe’s role in them are wonderful. I’m so glad I didn’t stop halfway through.