csoyars 's review for:

Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers

3.5

hopeful reflective relaxing slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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I love Becky Chambers. She is an incredibly talented writer and I will read anything she writes. That being said, this third installment of the Wayfarer series didn’t pack the punch I was looking for. The book follows the daily lives of multiple characters at different stages of life that are living in the Fleet, a group of spaceships established by Earthen humans when the planet became unlivable. The book is a reflection about motivations that cause someone to seek, leave, stay, and/or return home.

I enjoyed the underlying themes of the story, but there wasn’t enough happening in terms of plot or character development to keep me engaged. I’m glad I read this, but definitely prefer the first two books in the series. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death