A review by soupguk
Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente

adventurous funny hopeful slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I loved nearly every minute of this book! But I wouldn't say it's for everyone. This book is very light on the plot, and heavy on the prose. If you like absurd world building and Hitchhiker's Guide-esque humor, you'll probably have a great time reading this, like I did. If your taste in sci-fi is a little more serious and realistic, you'll probably want to pass on this one.

I will say that I didn't love the ending. Felt a bit too and-they-all-lived-happily-ever-after for me. I thought that Oort and Decibal's arcs were leading up to them learning that they could still be a whole band without Mira, and simply bringing her back instead of fully exploring their grief felt like a bit of a copout.
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