A review by audreyloopy
Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

If Douglas Adams had been a big fan of Eurovision, this might have been the book he would have written. The voice and tone is very similar to Hitchhiker's Guide, and the structure alternates between chapters following the main plot of "hey earth you're not alone!" and chapters introducing the other denizens of the galactic neighborhood in hilarious detail. The language can get a little carried away at times, but overall it's a fun, imaginative read that ends on a sweet, hopeful note.