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66 reviews
Earthworks by Brian W. Aldiss
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
My first aldiss book. Definitely a book that feels like it should be 200 or 300 pages rather than 100. It sets up an interesting world and lots of ideas but doesn't really have enough time to scratch the surface of any of them.
The Night Shapes by James Blish
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder by David Grann
adventurous
dark
informative
medium-paced
5.0
Venomous Lumpsucker by Ned Beauman
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75