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chobrowny's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
whatsmacksaid's review against another edition
5.0
A solid four stars throughout, with an ending that kicked it up to five. I hope there’s a sequel!
ETA: I've read juuuust enough SF to recognize how the Xre in this book are similar to the aliens in Ender's Game, and it's been about a week and a half since I finished reading In the Black and I'm still just really impressed with Tomlinson's rebuke of Ender's Game.
ETA: I've read juuuust enough SF to recognize how the Xre in this book are similar to the aliens in Ender's Game, and it's been about a week and a half since I finished reading In the Black and I'm still just really impressed with Tomlinson's rebuke of Ender's Game.
jmy's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.25
wiseard's review against another edition
4.0
It really is Hunt for Red October in space. Mostly. But it's really nice executed. Good characters and some solid plot. Fantastic space engagements.
Only minus is the way that they run from an AI. That's just a huge plothole.
Only minus is the way that they run from an AI. That's just a huge plothole.
nightstorm's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! I need more of Captain Susan Kamala and the Ansari's crew, immediately. I'm not usually drawn in to military sci-fi, but this book was fantastic. The banter of the crew and the Xre's perspective were particularly enjoyable. There were several moments that had me laughing out loud and reading excerpts to my husband. Whip-smart and engaging, I thought the author hit just the right balance of serious and snarky in this tension-filled drama. I won't give any spoilers away, but when I realized how the final sequence was going to shape up, I almost jumped off the couch yelling "yaaassss!!!" Maybe a little predictable, but it was still such a feel-good moment - I absolutely loved it. I look forward to the next book in the series.
clinozoisite's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
raforall's review against another edition
4.0
Review in the September 2020 issue and on the blog: https://raforall.blogspot.com/2020/09/what-im-reading-in-black-by-tomlinson.html
Three Words That Describe This Book: snarky, thought provoking, character driven
Three Words That Describe This Book: snarky, thought provoking, character driven
lancenichols's review against another edition
5.0
Started off with a bang
Really good start to a series. I can’t wait to hear what happens to the ships and crews in the future.
Really good start to a series. I can’t wait to hear what happens to the ships and crews in the future.
deetee's review against another edition
Boring. No character development. Generic plot. Generic aliens.