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cfaith22's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
aradne's review against another edition
4.0
Not bad for #3 in the series. Kate was much less likable in Starclimber; I think she could have "stayed home" without much loss in storytelling.
jester246's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
5.0
jmarchek's review against another edition
4.0
The Matt Cruse novels are some of our favorite audbio books to listen to on road trips. We only got halfway through this over the break. Great adventure and characters, even Jeff likes.
ahtoad1's review against another edition
4.0
Each book in the series has been better than the last. This book has it all - adventure, romance, and farting space monkeys. Who could ask for more?
smmrmmrmmr's review against another edition
4.0
It isn't often that there's a properly exciting take on space travel. And the creatures! Let's be clear I'm reading these books for the creatures.
austengal's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
fast-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
4.75
protoman21's review against another edition
5.0
Simply put, I love Matt Cruse. He is the perfect protagonist. He has strength of character, moral resolve, ambition, while at the same time he has frailties, doubts, and insecurities. Starclimber is another non-stop thrill ride with Matt advancing from astronaut training to being one of the first people into outer space. The training is exciting in it's own right and introduces us to some new members of the supporting cast who make a strong impression. Tobias and Shepard are almost complete opposites, but each play an important role in helping Matt reach his true potential. When Matt found out he wasn't picked to be an astronaut and then found out about Kate's engagement, my heart plummeted and I was barely able to read on. What a gut-wrenching turn of events and so elegantly delivered. Oppel writes at the perfect level for Young Adults. His stories are thrilling, but they are also complex emotionally. These two sides make for a perfect package.