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A review by aystia
The Spare Man by Mary Robinette Kowal
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A solid read! And Gimlet is the best dog every.
That being said, the incompetence of some characters grew grating after awhile, and while I enjoyed our main character, Tesla's privilege did grow annoying after some time--I kept expecting her to grow, just a little, but she ultimately did not. It's accurate for the super wealthy, but left her feeling a little flat as a character.
The mystery was entertaining, though, and I enjoyed the small bits of science regarding the ship they were travelling on. Overall, a solid and enjoyable read!
That being said, the incompetence of some characters grew grating after awhile, and while I enjoyed our main character, Tesla's privilege did grow annoying after some time--I kept expecting her to grow, just a little, but she ultimately did not. It's accurate for the super wealthy, but left her feeling a little flat as a character.
The mystery was entertaining, though, and I enjoyed the small bits of science regarding the ship they were travelling on. Overall, a solid and enjoyable read!