A review by rosa_lina96
BioShock: Rapture by John Shirley

adventurous dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

A worthwhile book to read if you're a fan of Bioshock, like I am--otherwise, you might not get much leverage out of the book. It nicely sets up the rise, decline, and fall of Rapture, all while making it clear that its fall was at least partially due to the arrogance of its founders. Overall, it was a dark, twisted, and somehow still enjoyable read, but I definitely do agree with the viewpoints of other people on it having far too many character arcs to try and keep track of (as well as some woefully underdeveloped characters). 
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