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kappafrog's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
What a wonderful book. I loved the slow pace of Ofelia finally getting the chance to come into her own. I loved the People and their society. . On the one hand, this was a classic first contact story in the vein of the best Star Trek. On the other hand, it was totally unique in its main character, and that shaped the book into something unique too.
The colony was pretty dystopian with such strong conservative values that it led to murder. It could have been interesting to see that explored a bit more, but actually, it was conveyed pretty well by the conditioning we saw Ofelia breaking out of.
This book will stay with me for a long time!
The colony was pretty dystopian with such strong conservative values that it led to murder. It could have been interesting to see that explored a bit more, but actually, it was conveyed pretty well by the conditioning we saw Ofelia breaking out of.
This book will stay with me for a long time!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Misogyny, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, and Deportation
Minor: Body shaming, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Dementia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol, War, and Pandemic/Epidemic
jhbandcats's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I wish I could remember how I first heard of this book because I loved it and want more suggestions from the same source. It’s warm and full of love for a found family, plus anger and resentment at always being belittled and ignored. There’s also an appreciation for a quiet life of solitude without loneliness.
This is not a complex tale with lots of ins and outs. It’s very simple and straightforward, and it’s so satisfying. It was fun reading of an elderly woman besting the young[er] scientists who think they’re so much smarter than she is. And the development of the friendship and respect between the woman Ofelia and the native creatures is written with such care. It’s clear the author loves her characters.
It was especially enjoyable to read a book with a happy ending. I read of too much misery in the news. This was a welcome break.
This is not a complex tale with lots of ins and outs. It’s very simple and straightforward, and it’s so satisfying. It was fun reading of an elderly woman besting the young[er] scientists who think they’re so much smarter than she is. And the development of the friendship and respect between the woman Ofelia and the native creatures is written with such care. It’s clear the author loves her characters.
It was especially enjoyable to read a book with a happy ending. I read of too much misery in the news. This was a welcome break.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Violence, Blood, Pregnancy, and Abandonment