A review by dkranenburg99
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

All you can do, Rosemary - all any of us can do - is work to be something positive instead. That is a choice that every sapient must make every day of their life. The universe is what we make of it. It's up to you to decide what part you will play.

Some may say I've been playing a little fast and loose with the five star ratings lately, but it's not my fault I have impeccable reading taste...

This book has been one of the most relaxed reads I've had in a long time. Despite the dangers of the journey it reminded me of why I fell in love with Sci-fi like Star Trek, so I can picture a future where everything doesn't suck. It can be a little corny, yes, but when all these wholesome things come together in a story I can't help but be enamoured by it. Becky Chambers lovingly crafted a universe full of wonder and joy despite all the sorrows and pain that peppers it. As much as I love realism and dark storytelling, it made me appreciate the lightness of this story a hell of a lot more