A review by zoturn98
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I'm not usually a sci-fi person, but that was before I knew such a poignant, cosy, character-driven sci-fi exists! There's a touch of "space drama and fighting" that you'd probably more expect from the a sci-fi, yet with So. Much. More. It was moderately paced, giving time for some excellent character development at a deep level, while the storyline continued on as we got to explore this dystopian future life where humans are just one of the many species in the universe. As a biologist, what I particularly enjoyed about this book was the exploration of themes around what makes humans different (or perhaps, actually quite similar) to other species, the notion of culture and integrating such differences, as well as the technological advancements of AI and technology alongside our ever-struggling planet. All within the ideology of space exploration and different sapient species from across the universe. Beautifully written, I truly got lost in the storyline, and I'm keen to explore this world further.