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egus's review
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
chenoadallen's review
4.0
After the first few chapters, I didn't expect to like this book - mostly because I'm not a fan of unlikeable characters, and for most of the book I found Russell pretty unlikeable and was neutral on the other characters. BUT by the time I reached the end, I found myself fond of the characters, and the ending was rather touching. I also really appreciated a 1978 book with so many bisexual characters and casual relationships. Hurrah for queer representation in sci-fi!
el_entrenador_loco's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ginganinja2507's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
lushr's review against another edition
4.0
Really interesting read, about an artist with cancer going on one final adventure and broadening his experiences. The landscape of different planets and worlds, the technology, the people are really interesting and engaging. I'd put this book in the sf category with Ann Mccaffrey's The Ship Who Sang series. I really enjoyed both.
firecat's review against another edition
4.0
If I told you the plot of this book it would sound like a space opera, or possibly a romance, but it doesn't entirely have the feeling of either. It's sort of noir, and it's sort of...langorous. The protagonist is a visual artist, and Lynn pulls it off so I got a pretty clear picture in my mind of what he was seeing and depicting.
I really liked that the main characters were bisexual and non-monogamous and that no big deal was made out of this -- it was just how they behaved naturally. I really liked that the relationships among the main characters were emotionally complex and that the characters gave each other emotional space.
Yes, I mostly read this book for the atmosphere and relationships, and I didn't read carefully enough to comment critically on the science or the plotting.
I really liked that the main characters were bisexual and non-monogamous and that no big deal was made out of this -- it was just how they behaved naturally. I really liked that the relationships among the main characters were emotionally complex and that the characters gave each other emotional space.
Yes, I mostly read this book for the atmosphere and relationships, and I didn't read carefully enough to comment critically on the science or the plotting.
lleullawgyffes's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
mar's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
was this book good? no (and i am very mad about it because the first 1/3 is rly solid and interesting and it had SO much potential, it COULD'VE been good, listen--). do i still think it is absolutely iconic solely because it not only gives the male characters dangly earrings, but actually makes them wearing said earrings plot-relevant? yes, 100%
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
mark5327's review against another edition
4.0
Really gorgeous and queer space heist. Super aching and sad, I kind of got a bit lost towards the end but I could totally imagine it being 5 stars on a reread.