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A review by katmarhan
The Last Emperox by John Scalzi
adventurous
emotional
funny
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
3.75
7.5/10
This is the final book in a trilogy and the author had a lot to wrap up, so it’s not surprising it felt a little… rushed? Crammed?The death of Cardenia/Grayland II was a surprise; I suspected she was going to do something with her knowledge about the Memory Room and Rachela I, but somehow I didn’t think it would be that. And Marce heading off to Earth, or at least, Earth’s system? Another surprise. While I understand the political machinations and personal stories were the main focus of the books, I would have liked a bit more attention to what Marce was discovering about the Flow, the Shoals, and the Evanescences beside just “it’s mathematics—lots of complicated math”.
A mostly satisfying conclusion to the trilogy; Scalzi’s prose is always fun to read., and he created some memorable characters who will stick with me for a while.
This is the final book in a trilogy and the author had a lot to wrap up, so it’s not surprising it felt a little… rushed? Crammed?
A mostly satisfying conclusion to the trilogy; Scalzi’s prose is always fun to read., and he created some memorable characters who will stick with me for a while.