madscorriveau's review against another edition
4.0
This was pretty good - definitely spooky at parts. But there was so much technical space terminology that I spaced out for some of it - no pun intended lol.
fluschita's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
monicaa_d's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.75
A captivating blend of horror and science fiction. The messages about the greed and callousness of corporations were a great realistic spice on a fantastic story. I enjoyed the way the supernatural was blended with the scientific to create something that made just enough sense upon resolution.
snookslayer'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
megaslippers's review against another edition
This one was a recommendation from a colleague. I picked it up as an audio book.
It’s a very fun sci fi horror. The twist sticks the landing well and the ending is satisfying. It’s got the right amount of joking about corporations being evil, more like Alien rather than The Outer Worlds.
My one criticism is with the audiobook (from Audible, sorry). It’s read by one person who brings more performance to the reading than I’d like. There are moments where your POV character is having a bad time and is panicking, their internal monologue is also breathless/panicking in a way just feels off for statements of fact. Other characters as well very much play up to horror archetypes which, if I were reading, would be skimmed over rather than have full dramatic performances. There are moments of me thinking: “yeah, yeah, yeah, you’re seeing stuff that doesn’t make sense and is spooky. Get on with it an attack the mystery head on please”.
I recommend this as a breezy read, just get it in paper.
cosmicpanda's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Drug use, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Medical content, Mental illness, Murder, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Violence, Blood, Body horror, Child death, Confinement, and Death
Moderate: Self harm, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, and Gun violence
Minor: Sexual content and Suicide attempt
bibliomaniac33's review against another edition
5.0
I'm not much of a Sci-Fi reader, but I thoroughly enjoyed this one. The characters were well fleshed out, the setting and atmosphere was amazingly well done and the story kept a nice, tense pace. Just all around enjoyable.
The audiobook version was superbly narrated, if you like an audiobook.
The audiobook version was superbly narrated, if you like an audiobook.
echoes01's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.5