angelinaactually 's review for:

The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz

4.0

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I really enjoyed this one!! It was a great example of what good sci-fi can be and do! The world building was so compelling, with much of it done through the characters’ experiences. Possibility is a heck of a theme to explore, even in a sci-fi novel, and the author did well! Whether it was in relationships, politics, “humanity”, ability - all across spheres, the author showed what is possible and had this reader thinking about more. I do wish there was less emphasis on sex throughout, but that’s a personal thing. I guess sex is also another arena of possibility, but I’d have rather read more about another sphere. Regardless, I still enjoyed the book overall. A note for the audiobook: the sound engineering on this one deserves an award!! They really went the extra mile to incorporate the various communications modes described in the book. Well done, everyone!