Scan barcode
A review by kirnet
Acceptance by Jeff VanderMeer
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I’m not what to think honestly. I definitely liked it, but I didn’t get all the answers I wanted out of it. It’s making me want to reread the series with a fine took comb, which should be seen as a testament to the authors skill.
Ghost Bird/ the biologist, and the lighthouse keeper and the director storylines were fascinating to me. I loved that glimpse. Control was alright lol. I loved his character in Authority and while I still love it, he doesn’t hold a candle to these other characters. It made me look back on Authority less favorably honestly because this book was able to pack a lot more in. Though again, I think I need to reread to really get a full appreciation of all the subtle hints.
I will say this series didn’t really read as horror to me? There are horrifying sequences and ideas, it doesn’t really seem like a full horror sci fi. Maybe that’s just because I click with very specific types of horror/have a high tolerance for some things.
Ghost Bird/ the biologist, and the lighthouse keeper and the director storylines were fascinating to me. I loved that glimpse. Control was alright lol. I loved his character in Authority and while I still love it, he doesn’t hold a candle to these other characters. It made me look back on Authority less favorably honestly because this book was able to pack a lot more in. Though again, I think I need to reread to really get a full appreciation of all the subtle hints.
I will say this series didn’t really read as horror to me? There are horrifying sequences and ideas, it doesn’t really seem like a full horror sci fi. Maybe that’s just because I click with very specific types of horror/have a high tolerance for some things.