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

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

This book kept popping up as recommended for me and I put off reading it because I just wasn't sure if I'd like it. I'm glad I finally picked it up because I loved it. 

I'd classify this sort of book as oddly cozy sci-fi. It's very slice of life, but also has a general overarching theme and eventual climax and conclusion. Although there were tense parts, in general I found this book relaxing.

Chambers has a way with character development and I found myself getting attached to all of them. Her world building isn't too much, but enough to be fascinating. I'm delighted this book is just one in a series and I'm looking forward to the next.