amiegold's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I am hovering between 3.75 and 4 stars, because while I liked the writing and the concepts, I had a hard time staying engaged in the story. I am not sure if it was a mood thing for me? I would still recommend this book to lovers of science and science fiction. We learn about both a new species of sentient robots and an evolved species of octopus that force us to ask the question: what is consciousness? Marine Biologist, Dr. Ha, is the one selected to find an answer to that question. She is so wrapped up in exploring the new octopuses, that she fails to ask herself what her research will be used for. An interesting, sometimes terrifying and at times intelligent novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Body horror
Moderate: Violence and Xenophobia
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