ozeankind's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Slavery
megmo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Cursing and Death
Minor: Slavery and Animal death
the_reading_wren's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-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
A Psalm for the Wild-built made me happy cry within a few pages because the representation hit so hard! I loved this quick, cosy read that was full of emotion, gorgeous world-building and poignant humour (that brings to mind Terry Pratchett).
Chambers has created a world where the biggest problems facing us today are solved, but the everyday things, and human nature, are reassuringly familiar in all their complexity. There were several times when I stopped reading to absorb a meaningful part of the text or follow a train of thought; this book prompts a lot of pondering! The ending leaves you to pull the various threads together to delve deeper into the overall message:. The dedication on the first page says ‘For anybody who could use a break’, and I think that’s perfect!
Definitely one I’ll reread a few times, and I’m looking forward to the sequel!
Chambers has created a world where the biggest problems facing us today are solved, but the everyday things, and human nature, are reassuringly familiar in all their complexity. There were several times when I stopped reading to absorb a meaningful part of the text or follow a train of thought; this book prompts a lot of pondering! The ending leaves you to pull the various threads together to delve deeper into the overall message:
Spoiler
I think it is that our fear of not having a purpose is a remnantDefinitely one I’ll reread a few times, and I’m looking forward to the sequel!
Moderate: Mental illness and Cursing
Minor: Slavery, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, and Animal death
thesapphiccelticbookworm's review
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Minor: Alcohol, Mental illness, and Slavery
tomatocultivator's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
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? It's complicated
5.0
I think this is my new favorite book. Everything about reading it was just comfortable. This is a revolutionary world seemingly post-conflict and post-want, where a person's greatest struggle might be with themselves. Also, I now have a new favorite robot.
Minor: Blood and Slavery
skudiklier's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I absolutely adored this book. The first couple of chapters were okay; I was interested in the world, and appreciated having a nonbinary protagonist. But once we got into the rest of the story, I fell in love, and couldn't stop reading. I can't wait for the second book to come out. I love these characters, and the conversations they have.
Moderate: Death
Minor: Sexual content and Slavery
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