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A review by lini002
Calypso by Oliver K. Langmead
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Calypso is an interesting story following Rochelle who wakes from cryostasis on the colony arc ship Calypso and finds herself on an abandoned ship where plants have taken over. As she explores further, she unravels a war between the engineers and botanists on the ship.
I found this book pretty confusing which I suppose is partially the point but there are multiple POV's all with a different style of writing and all of them have their own beliefs and ideas that you only end up understanding as you delve deeper into the book and the story. I'm not sure how I feel about this one past that I thought it was pretty impressive for the author and enjoyed it mostly from a craft perspective. Weird, confusing, and lyrical.
I found this book pretty confusing which I suppose is partially the point but there are multiple POV's all with a different style of writing and all of them have their own beliefs and ideas that you only end up understanding as you delve deeper into the book and the story. I'm not sure how I feel about this one past that I thought it was pretty impressive for the author and enjoyed it mostly from a craft perspective. Weird, confusing, and lyrical.