A review by alkyzi
Rogue Moon by Algis Budrys

dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This story seemed like it was going to be a horror story about a mysterious thing on the moon. But honestly, I found this to be a surprise character piece, which I have no opposition to. I think I empathise with Hawks far too much, talkative, thinks he’s super important and tries to remain stoic and intelligent. Barker is fascinating and their growing dynamic and satisfying ending was pretty much what I needed from this book. 

I kinda wish it had a twist ending or like an OMG moment where the Thing reveals something, or maybe I don’t because the vagueness of the end of the thing is more a mystery. Who knows