nairam1173's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Very cute. The choice to also include a human character and her aging to get across the length of missions like this was clever and insightful, though the subplot of that later on in the book felt predictable.
lkstrohecker's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
rmhouy's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Love love love this book!
karisjmadison's review
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
medium-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
5.0
audreylee's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-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
4.5
The development and deployment of the Rover robot named Redemption was juxtaposed against the life of one of the NASA coders' daughters. This was a clever move by the author as it allowed us to view the emotional development of Redemption in contrast to that of Sophie who writes him letters. The struggles with friendship, independence, and the threat of loss were all remarkably similar. At times, the Sophie portrayed in the letters did not feel the same age as the Sophie in the rest of the narrative. This novel made the science behind the Rover come alive.
Content Warnings
Minor: Chronic illness