maxed's review against another edition
3.0
I don't feel autism of the main characters played any particular role, and therefore it feels a bit of tacked-on (compared, say, to Blindsight main here). The world-building was interesting enough, but the story left me somewhat cold: I despise things that can't be explained in human language.
catarina_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
1jmr's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
mossgoblins's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Torture, Ableism, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Death, Grief, Gun violence, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Confinement, and War
godzillaismycopilot's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
brinstarre's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
g30's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
avilareads's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
an epic cosmic horror novel with complex gods, a strong autistic main character, and some great philosophical questions brought up in the mix. enjoyable ride!
if i read the next book it will be because i’m fascinated by the fucked up, love-hate, complicated relationship dynamic between elu and akavi.
if i read the next book it will be because i’m fascinated by the fucked up, love-hate, complicated relationship dynamic between elu and akavi.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, and Genocide
Moderate: Self harm, Torture, Ableism, and Violence
abmgw's review against another edition
3.0
Die Idee ist besser als die Ausführung. Zu viele Fragen offen, die Handlung zu sehr klein-klein, der Lovecraftaspekt wird zu überbewertet.