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A review by cb1984
Lords of Uncreation by Adrian Tchaikovsky
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A very satisfying conclusion to a really good series. Two main highlights throughout: the setting and the characters.
The constant stream of different and interesting alien beings and cultures was probably the best of any series I've read. Every single one of them was sympathetic (with the exception of humans - we're consistently horrible). Even the unknowable, unfathomably powerful, galaxiea-conquering Essiel are somehow absolutely adorable.
The characters are just great. Every major character is nicely flawed, and has a really good arc. So many of the characters brilliantly thread the needle through the series of their character's role developing, but their underlying beliefs and attitudes staying consistent. Lots of them end up in fairly unimaginable situations from where they started, but are still clearly the same character. Especially Olli. God bless Olli, she is an absolute treasure and must be protected at all costs.
I did find some of the unspace sections hard to follow, but that also feels somewhat understandable because it's a setting which fundamentally doesn't translate into human dimensions. And overall the plot of the series was fine but nothing special. Perfectly good enough though, and the characters make it all work.
The constant stream of different and interesting alien beings and cultures was probably the best of any series I've read. Every single one of them was sympathetic (with the exception of humans - we're consistently horrible). Even the unknowable, unfathomably powerful, galaxiea-conquering Essiel are somehow absolutely adorable.
The characters are just great. Every major character is nicely flawed, and has a really good arc. So many of the characters brilliantly thread the needle through the series of their character's role developing, but their underlying beliefs and attitudes staying consistent. Lots of them end up in fairly unimaginable situations from where they started, but are still clearly the same character. Especially Olli. God bless Olli, she is an absolute treasure and must be protected at all costs.
I did find some of the unspace sections hard to follow, but that also feels somewhat understandable because it's a setting which fundamentally doesn't translate into human dimensions. And overall the plot of the series was fine but nothing special. Perfectly good enough though, and the characters make it all work.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Genocide