rebie's review
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
alwroteabook's review
3.0
Read it ages ago. Some good ideas, but somewhat slow. A nice throwback to authors like HG Wells though.
reasonpassion's review
4.0
Like a great science-fiction book just when you think you know what's going on, the author puts a spin on it that both flips you on your butt and broadens the plot to make it more than a fiction but also meaningful. Carrying aspects of the "Manifold" trilogy, Wilson gives us a central character both lovable and determined, beaten down by the harsh truths of his reality and yet still dedicated to living a life truly lived. The story drags at spots but only for short periods, quickly stepping back into the pace and leaving you desperately wanting to see the ending.
geekypete's review
4.0
Enjoyed the beginning more than the ending, the mystery far surpasses the knowing, reminded me of Greg Bear's Eon in this way.
aouagoias's review
adventurous
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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
mmehdi_auteur's review
adventurous
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Gun violence, Colonisation, War, and Gore
mjfmjfmjf's review
4.0
Odd hard science fiction novel disguised as an alternate worlds fantasy novel. Not sure I buy the backstory. But it was well-written and interesting and I liked the characters and the world. And it makes me interested in checking out the author's others books.
ewreath's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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? No
3.5
darylnash's review
2.0
The problem with a mystery is that it is rarely equaled by its solution. The mystery of Darwinia is solved in an interlude 140 pages into the novel. To put it mildly, this is not narratively satisfying. And I kind of hated this book from that point forward, though there were good moments.