skylar2's review against another edition
2.0
I gave up part way through. I don't do that often. Unlike Clockwork Rocket, there are no strong characters, there is no social commentary, there is no tension. Basically there is no plot. Greg Egan keeps up the firehose of technobabble every chapter, every chapter ends with a deus ex machina, and really puts Star Trek on a run for its money.
I give this book two stars for having a good premise, but terrible execution.
I give this book two stars for having a good premise, but terrible execution.
teddymasters0's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
owenbiesel's review
adventurous
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
shayneh's review against another edition
4.0
Quite fun. This is a follow-on to Egan's earlier book, and it is still fascinating. Physics? Check. Social commentary? Check. For the nerd in your life.
kejadlen's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty much the same as the last book - a fascinating universe, but I skimmed a lot of the science-y bits. I assume the physics is solid, although I'm curious whether the biology is reasonable or not.
ingalovinde's review
5.0
Must read for everyone related to academia or remotely interested in sci-fi.
Contrary to other reviews, school-level understanding of physics, math and evolution should be enough for you to enjoy it.
Contrary to other reviews, school-level understanding of physics, math and evolution should be enough for you to enjoy it.
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