thecolouryes's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
bscasados's review against another edition
5.0
Who was the real beast that was exhaulted?
I had no expectations of this book and it absolutly surpassed any imaginings I could have made for it. I love science fiction, and I love the writers who can break barriers to creativity that I didn't even know I had set for myself. Bought the next 2 books before I was even halfway done with this one.
A solid recommendation for any sci-fi fan.
I had no expectations of this book and it absolutly surpassed any imaginings I could have made for it. I love science fiction, and I love the writers who can break barriers to creativity that I didn't even know I had set for myself. Bought the next 2 books before I was even halfway done with this one.
A solid recommendation for any sci-fi fan.
sevencrane's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
jerusar's review against another edition
3.0
There were a lot of things I liked about this book. For me the thing that held me back from really enjoying it was that I felt no connection to the characters. Or well.... I did, or I would start to... and then it would be like hundreds of years later and thus new characters (kind of) and then repeat. I get that the name is children of time but do we really need to time jump 10 times?? I also really do not like spiders... BUT... surprisingly those were the characters I enjoyed the most, or that version of them but then poof...different reincarnated spiders. I don't know.. I really did want to like this and it just left me feeling hungry still, but not hungry for the next book, more like that meal was not satisfying so lets order pizza when we get home.
swissmunicipal's review against another edition
5.0
This was an incredibly interesting book - not one where the end is a known entity (at least not to me). The ending was perfect.
avi_elo's review against another edition
adventurous
relaxing
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
kingrevolt's review against another edition
5.0
Great Read, Check it Out
Story:
Children of Time offers a unique analysis of humanity through both an alien and tragic lens. Although, at times the story sort of felt lacking in complexity, there came a point where I realized "this doesn't need to reinvent the storytelling wheel", moreover the characters, concepts, and underlying themes support what I consider to be one of the best sci-fi books I've ever read.
Characters:
Although we aren't given a plethora of information on Avrana Kern, Holsten, or any of our supporting characters. Their placement in the story was nonetheless important.
Impact:
It stands to reason that this book is one of the best books I've ever read, not even of its type, but in general. A fascinating look at what humanity has to offer to those that come after us.
Story:
Children of Time offers a unique analysis of humanity through both an alien and tragic lens. Although, at times the story sort of felt lacking in complexity, there came a point where I realized "this doesn't need to reinvent the storytelling wheel", moreover the characters, concepts, and underlying themes support what I consider to be one of the best sci-fi books I've ever read.
Characters:
Although we aren't given a plethora of information on Avrana Kern, Holsten, or any of our supporting characters. Their placement in the story was nonetheless important.
Impact:
It stands to reason that this book is one of the best books I've ever read, not even of its type, but in general. A fascinating look at what humanity has to offer to those that come after us.