mrdan's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Terminal illness, Drug use, Grief, Car accident, Suicide, Death of parent, and Death
sophieamreacher's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This short story made me sad and somehow hopeful at the same time. A love story to earth and it’s plants, all the little details.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Death
howlinglibraries's review
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.75
She wished she could have told him that life was already full of dread, no matter who you were. That there was nothing you could have that you couldn’t one day lose. That autumn always gave way to winter, but it was her favorite time of year—those fleeting bursts of beauty before the branches went bare.
This was sad, and lovely, and filled with breathtaking layers of grief: for those we've lost, for the losses we've yet to face, for the pain we've inflicted upon the only Earth we have, and for the pain assuredly yet to come to this brilliant planet. I adored this tiny little seedling of a story, even if it hurt.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Grief
Minor: Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
just_a_bibliophile's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Thoughtful, compelling, and insightful, this very brief short story involved Samantha: a scientist amongst the last on Earth before an asteroid hits.
Samantha is in charge of categorising and recording Earth's plants for the future of the now evacuated humans, making an impactful and beautiful discovery before the scientists are set to evacuate, just weeks before the asteroid hits.
This short story, written by Divergent's Veronica Roth, provides a sort of reflection into what means most to you. Despite the ending being slightly underwhelming, it was surprisingly detailed, well developed, and thought-provokingfor such a short book. I do wish there was a little more to the story's conclusion, but Ark is, in my view, an enjoyable, quick read, worth an hour of a sci-fi reader's attention.
Rating: 3.5 stars
Samantha is in charge of categorising and recording Earth's plants for the future of the now evacuated humans, making an impactful and beautiful discovery before the scientists are set to evacuate, just weeks before the asteroid hits.
This short story, written by Divergent's Veronica Roth, provides a sort of reflection into what means most to you. Despite the ending being slightly underwhelming, it was surprisingly detailed, well developed, and thought-provokingfor such a short book. I do wish there was a little more to the story's conclusion, but Ark is, in my view, an enjoyable, quick read, worth an hour of a sci-fi reader's attention.
Rating: 3.5 stars
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Death
Minor: Suicide and Cancer
fraxisle's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Death
Minor: Suicide and Child abuse
jetpackdracula's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, and Death
biblio_millie's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I didn't expect to but I loved this.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Car accident, and Death of parent
loop_laurens's review
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A sweet and hopeful short story that made for a quick yet satisfying read, with themes of loss and purpose.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Suicidal thoughts
adaora_ble's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Death
kcogman's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide, Cancer, Car accident, Death, and Death of parent
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