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smillas_tales 's review for:
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
by Becky Chambers
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book was everything I didn’t know I needed, and I loved everything about it! More than anything, I adored all of the characters, and I loved getting to know them.
While the book does have an overarching plot, it’s structured as a series of vignettes, each showing just a glimpse into the lives of the crew aboard the Wayfarer! The story structure worked so well, and I loved how Chambers uses each of these moments to explore both ethical questions and a number of important societal issues. The way she explores these themes by drawing parallels between the stereotypes about and cultural differences between various alien species is just brilliant!
While the book does have an overarching plot, it’s structured as a series of vignettes, each showing just a glimpse into the lives of the crew aboard the Wayfarer! The story structure worked so well, and I loved how Chambers uses each of these moments to explore both ethical questions and a number of important societal issues. The way she explores these themes by drawing parallels between the stereotypes about and cultural differences between various alien species is just brilliant!