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A review by jens6791
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
I left this book halfway through because despite the interesting premise the characters were gradually becoming more than a little insufferable. I was also disappointed because it doesn't feel like it engages enough with the potential of its setting.
I picked it up again a few weeks later but was left ultimately unmoved. I will say that there are particular lines and paragraphs throughout that are quite good (although they feel a bit like they were written to be quoted), and the turn it takes towards the end is quite strong, although rushed. It did leave me quite uninterested in reading the sequel anytime soon - a summary would suffice.
I picked it up again a few weeks later but was left ultimately unmoved. I will say that there are particular lines and paragraphs throughout that are quite good (although they feel a bit like they were written to be quoted), and the turn it takes towards the end is quite strong, although rushed. It did leave me quite uninterested in reading the sequel anytime soon - a summary would suffice.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Violence