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A review by emdirl
Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
That was really good! I wanted to read something by Tchaikovsky for ages so I'm glad we chose this for our book club.
The mixing of fantasy and science fiction in this novella was really well done and it was my favourite thing about the book. I didn't expect the exploration of emotions and depression and it was also done great through the use of interesting technology.
The story itself was not unusual and mostly predictable but I don't feel that it was the main focus here. There was something missing in the second part and the end to make me fall in love with it but it was still great and I will definitely will read more books of the author.
The mixing of fantasy and science fiction in this novella was really well done and it was my favourite thing about the book. I didn't expect the exploration of emotions and depression and it was also done great through the use of interesting technology.
The story itself was not unusual and mostly predictable but I don't feel that it was the main focus here. There was something missing in the second part and the end to make me fall in love with it but it was still great and I will definitely will read more books of the author.