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

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.75

Lighthearted, fun, space-faring romp. A little shallow, but characters with room to grow in future installments. 

• “Humans’ preoccupation with ‘being happy’ was something he had never been able to figure out. No sapient could sustain happiness all of the time, just as no one could live permanently within anger, or boredom, or grief.” 
•  “Ninety percent of all problems are caused by people being assholes.”
  “What causes the other ten percent?” asked Kizzy.
  “Natural disasters,” said Nib.” 
•  “Do not judge other species by your own social norms.”