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A review by ashen_burn
Fever Crumb by Philip Reeve
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I listened to the audiobook, and it took me a long time and it was a difficult journey to complete. I don't think this is the sort of book that should be experienced via audiobook.
The world building is very heavy, the pace is very slow and there's not much momentum from start to finish.
I like the steampunk/dystopian setting. The concept is interesting as well. But it was definitely something you need to focus on and give your full attention to at all times or you will be completely lost.
I also think some of the comedic parts were lost on hearing it and not seeing the words, because you don't get the double meaning/pun.
I wonder if I would have enjoyed it more as a traditional read, but I just felt it was hard to keep my attention and there wasn't enough to going on to keep me invested.
The world building is very heavy, the pace is very slow and there's not much momentum from start to finish.
I like the steampunk/dystopian setting. The concept is interesting as well. But it was definitely something you need to focus on and give your full attention to at all times or you will be completely lost.
I also think some of the comedic parts were lost on hearing it and not seeing the words, because you don't get the double meaning/pun.
I wonder if I would have enjoyed it more as a traditional read, but I just felt it was hard to keep my attention and there wasn't enough to going on to keep me invested.