A review by fenny_42
Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky

adventurous challenging dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I read this to get a taste of Tchaikovsky’s writing style before I jumped into Children of Time. Turns out that he’s an incredible writer. I finished this in two sittings. Can’t wait to read more by him!

I enjoyed the representation of depression and the speculative tech that treats it. Loved the linguistic aspects of a far future human trying to converse with basically a primitive human. Getting both POVs was a real treat. 

Although the resolution left me with a lot of questions, it was still satisfying. 
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