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A review by cayenne503
Shards of Earth by Adrian Tchaikovsky
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Characters: 4.5
Great variety of characters with differing motivations. The interplay between the different factions will be very satisfying to anyone who loves political intrigue.
Great variety of characters with differing motivations. The interplay between the different factions will be very satisfying to anyone who loves political intrigue.
Setting/Worldbuilding: 5
Super interesting take on how spacefaring humanity fits into the wider universe and the struggles they face. The cosmic horror backdrop adds a perfect layer of complexity stopping the story from being just another space opera.
Super interesting take on how spacefaring humanity fits into the wider universe and the struggles they face. The cosmic horror backdrop adds a perfect layer of complexity stopping the story from being just another space opera.
Plot: 4
The first half was a little slow in my opinion. I kept thinking okay, okay, get back to the interesting part with the Architects. The second half really picks up and gave me everything I wanted.
The first half was a little slow in my opinion. I kept thinking okay, okay, get back to the interesting part with the Architects. The second half really picks up and gave me everything I wanted.
Writing: 4.5
Smart, descriptive, artistic, and occasionally hilarious.
Smart, descriptive, artistic, and occasionally hilarious.