legge_la_bomba's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
_lilac_reads_'s review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Surprisingly bad for one of my favourite authors. The main gripe was the continuous repetition of pretty basic concepts. I liked the biological tech sid eof things and the metaphorical comparison between the species - just felt very tired.
schnoebs13's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I am blown away but what it took for this author to write the complexity of this story and think out every little detail possible. I loved the side by side storylines where it felt like we saw one group continue to evolve while the other appeared to be devolving. The ending was absolutely not what I thought was going to happen and I’m intrigued to find out what direction will come next. I think the character development was great and the use of names in the spider society was really interest to follow as the generations developed.
jamo's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
roemer37's review against another edition
4.0
great! great book, great story, great ideas, great characters, great time
hecticpanda's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-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
5.0
darrahsteffenwrites's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
ipb1's review against another edition
5.0
Another one of those novels which came highly recommended, but which I kept picking up and putting down unread because the synopsis didn't quite grab me. Bloody idiot. Having finally got around to reading it I absolutely loved it. In truth the individual SF ideas and tropes aren't particularly ground-breaking, but they are so deftly synthesised and handled that they feel very original. A nod as well to some very clever narrative devices - something as simple as the recurrent use of names across the multi-generational timeline gives a great sense of continuity and engagement which could easily have been lost across a succession of 'new' characters. I haven't enjoyed an SF novel this much since [b:Project Hail Mary|54493401|Project Hail Mary|Andy Weir|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1597695864l/54493401._SY75_.jpg|79106958]. The science may be equally hokey, but just go with it and enjoy a damn good yarn.
ktxx22's review against another edition
5.0
Giant SENTIENT Spiders. Like I don’t do spiders not now nor ever but this book had me feeling someway about them!! Also the ending of this book was a masterpiece it’s like wowza that’s not anything I would have thought of but shoot it’s brilliant!! This is definitely a new favorite and one I’ll be thinking about often in the future. Highly enjoyable read.
emgo's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0