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taylordreads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
jamesfitz3's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I’m not going to lie I found the first 10 chapters of this novel insufferable and actually texted friends some especially bad lines
It was all just too British for me
I think an important rule of thumb was broken here - if you’re writing a light sci fi, don’t try to explain the science. We’ve suspended our disbelief. It’s fine. People who don’t know things about science do not gain anything from a few clumsy paragraphs, and people who do know things about science just get annoyed.
Boy I personally wasn’t ready for the character named Kevin to die of cancer at a young age
It was all just too British for me
I think an important rule of thumb was broken here - if you’re writing a light sci fi, don’t try to explain the science. We’ve suspended our disbelief. It’s fine. People who don’t know things about science do not gain anything from a few clumsy paragraphs, and people who do know things about science just get annoyed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping and Murder
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Miscarriage and Abortion
claire_dobson's review against another edition
5.0
A fast paced, compelling book which I thoroughly loved.
mtronnier's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, and Alcohol
zhanna_raymond's review against another edition
4.0
a good quick science thriller that'd be great for an ethics discussion or miniseries
jayarna's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars.
This was so good! It lacked that wow factor for me which is why I can't give it a 5 star but I will be recommending this left and right. I couldn't stop reading and loved the concept
This was so good! It lacked that wow factor for me which is why I can't give it a 5 star but I will be recommending this left and right. I couldn't stop reading and loved the concept
silke_b_like's review against another edition
dark
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0