mjfmjfmjf's review
5.0
Another read through on this one. It is not a fast read. And as a third read I knew not to rush it. This read again felt like a Firefly knockoff. But with aliens. The book just builds and hits and repeats.
This book is far from perfect. It comes off as being completely unoriginal. In fact way too often it resonated as being as life on the Serenity in the Firefly universe. But with the travel mechanisms of [b:Gateway|218427|Gateway (Heechee Saga, #1)|Frederik Pohl|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1441698400l/218427._SY75_.jpg|1668837]. And it's got the runaway heir. And a Mos Eisley knock off. And it was a travelogue, which I particularly don't like. And fact dumps, completely unhidden. And it has that first book feel to it for good and bad. And at least one small problem that should have been solved with a 3d printer.
But. It is also a character study. And it is has interestingly different aliens. And a ship that comes alive. And kind of a love for all things that define science fiction - especially in space. And about a third of the way through I just slowed way down reading it, jut to make it last longer. Definitely looking forward to the sequel. And re-reading this some day.
And on the re-read I felt basically the same way. So clearly it's not for everyone. It's not an action adventure book. And it's not a deep intricate world book.
This book is far from perfect. It comes off as being completely unoriginal. In fact way too often it resonated as being as life on the Serenity in the Firefly universe. But with the travel mechanisms of [b:Gateway|218427|Gateway (Heechee Saga, #1)|Frederik Pohl|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1441698400l/218427._SY75_.jpg|1668837]. And it's got the runaway heir. And a Mos Eisley knock off. And it was a travelogue, which I particularly don't like. And fact dumps, completely unhidden. And it has that first book feel to it for good and bad. And at least one small problem that should have been solved with a 3d printer.
But. It is also a character study. And it is has interestingly different aliens. And a ship that comes alive. And kind of a love for all things that define science fiction - especially in space. And about a third of the way through I just slowed way down reading it, jut to make it last longer. Definitely looking forward to the sequel. And re-reading this some day.
And on the re-read I felt basically the same way. So clearly it's not for everyone. It's not an action adventure book. And it's not a deep intricate world book.
katybug25's review
5.0
I found this to be a delightful read. The characters were entertaining, and I was really intrigued by the world building. The tone throughout was light hearted, which was a nice change of pace from what I have been reading. I loved how the focus of the book was on relationships the crew had with each other, or ones that develop (one character is a new member). I also liked that the crew was multispecies. This helped in learning the variety of cultures that exist in the book’s universe, and how they view other sapient species. I thought the origin of humans in space was interesting, especially since it was a good critique on how we treat our planet and each other.
zombie_loves_books's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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
5.0
sevenumbrellas's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
slow-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
juliana_caterin's review against another edition
5.0
AMAZING! You need to read this. I need to reread this.
Enlighting and gripping. Wholesome and fun. A perfect 5-stars book.
Loved every second. Please try it, you won't regret it.
Enlighting and gripping. Wholesome and fun. A perfect 5-stars book.
Loved every second. Please try it, you won't regret it.
traysib's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
agent00kotik's review
adventurous
emotional
- 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
5.0
wishboi's review
5.0
Never have I fallen in love with characters so quickly. Their close-knit family is intricate, focusing on the highlights and lowlights of companionship in believable interactions. A delight to read the whole way through, I highly recommend it to anyone who loves character-driven stories or well-developed sci-fi worlds.
magsimum_overdrive's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? No
5.0