A review by danodorotty
Spin by Robert Charles Wilson

adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-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? Yes

4.0

I liked this book, but it was a little too slow at times, especially towards the middle. The ending was full of action, and it left us with so many questions without the feeling of dissatisfaction, excellent preparation for the sequel. 

I loved the characters and I really cared about them, especially Jason, he was so fascinating. 

I also enjoyed the form of storytelling being on two timelines, but sometimes the later timeline felt a little artificial in order to not spoil anything from the older timeline.

The writing style was very nice, lyrical at times, it added value to the book.

I found the scientific explanations a little too rushed though and it was hard to understand. It felt as though the author himself didn't really understand what he was trying to explain, I've seen this done much better in e.g. The Three Body Problem or Project Hail Mary.

Overall, a very interesting and enjoyable science fiction book, I'm excited about the sequels.
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