Review by sarahemily0425 - To Be Taught, If Fortunate

sarahemily0425 's review for:

To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers

4.25

hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This was an unexpectedly cozy, reflective, and soft sci fi novella. I found such simple pleasures in the crew’s relationships and interactions with one another, the joy in their discoveries, and the heartache in their frustrations. This book felt very human and realistic while remaining (to my limited understanding) rooted in science and space travel. Also really appreciated the casual queer representation (trans, aroace, lesbian, and bisexual characters)

My favorite sci fi novels are ones that are ultimately about humans and their relationships and leave me feeling hopeful. This perfectly scratched that itch

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