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

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

2.75

I think this was a very feel-good book. Where all the characters are ultimately good and well-meaning, and nothing particularly bad happens. And I think I don't really enjoy that kind of book. 

I liked the characters, and it felt like they and their relationships were where the book was meant to shine. Everyone being pretty decent and slightly idealised meant for a less interesting story for me. I think I wanted more danger and drama, and more to go wrong.

There were things I enjoyed, especially to do with some of the characters later on in the book.

The dilemma with Ohan was really interesting, and I wish there'd been more of that.

I also thought all the different races were super interesting! And I quite liked the slightly episodic story structure that reminded me of Firefly or Cowboy Bebop.