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A review by micareads123
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was a lovely, cozy book to escape into with a wonderful group of found-family characters. It raises interesting questions about morality and our society. And while it’s cozy, the stakes are high enough to keep you invested — sort of like The Hobbit meets space opera.
(**Mild spoiler warning**)
For the most part, I loved all of the characters. Just not one of them — Corbin. And he didn’t redeem himself at the end, either. In fact, I really disagree with his actions towards the end. To me, he seemed very inconsiderate of his crew mate’s culture. He had a total disregard for their wishes and made a huge decision on their behalf, without their permission. This amounts, in my view, to supremacy and ableism, and I’m not keen to see that go unaddressed in a book.
That aside, this is a good and fun book, and I do plan to continue with the series.
(**Mild spoiler warning**)
For the most part, I loved all of the characters. Just not one of them — Corbin. And he didn’t redeem himself at the end, either. In fact, I really disagree with his actions towards the end. To me, he seemed very inconsiderate of his crew mate’s culture. He had a total disregard for their wishes and made a huge decision on their behalf, without their permission. This amounts, in my view, to supremacy and ableism, and I’m not keen to see that go unaddressed in a book.
That aside, this is a good and fun book, and I do plan to continue with the series.