A review by mordshunger
Shards of Earth by Adrian Tchaikovsky

adventurous funny medium-paced

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

3.5

Fun space opera. 

The Captain is bad at his job and a danger to the mission, very unfortunate.

Fortunately he dies and we are spared further incompetence.

One of the main characters is a spiteful annoyance and a racist and I was duly annoyed. Everyone else is delightful and entertaining, bonus points for the scientist and their many forms of address.