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bluerae 's review for:
Absolution
by Jeff VanderMeer
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4 stars for the first two parts. The dread I felt as I progressed through the first two sections shows the weight of the author’s writing. I also grew to love Old Jim and Cass in a way I did not expect as they built trust and worked to determine the identity of the rogue.
2.5 stars for the last section. I can see what the author was doing with Lowry, and you definitely can’t say that he uses the same voice for each character, but man the beginning of that section was a slog. The section also raised way more questions than answers and overall I’m not sure it was worth including.
To fans of the original trilogy, I would only recommend if you like the vibes of the more twisted parts of Area X, don’t expect to find any answers.
2.5 stars for the last section. I can see what the author was doing with Lowry, and you definitely can’t say that he uses the same voice for each character, but man the beginning of that section was a slog. The section also raised way more questions than answers and overall I’m not sure it was worth including.
To fans of the original trilogy, I would only recommend if you like the vibes of the more twisted parts of Area X, don’t expect to find any answers.