fastfinge's review against another edition
4.0
I've noticed a strong pattern in all of the Anne McCaffrey books I've tried to read. If she wrote the book herself, I never like it. If, however, the book[return]has a co-author, I usually find it at least good. This book, co-authord by an author who's solo works I've already liked and read, is excelent. I've read[return]all of the other books in the ship series, and this is by far the best of the bunch. If you don't plan on reading the entire series, at least read this[return]book. It stands just fine by itself; don't worry that it's book 3. The rest of the series isn't bad either, but I could take it or leave it.
errspace's review
2.0
The characters seem well-developed, but there isn't really any story besides the relationship. Lots of stuff made me roll my eyes, especially the made-up words obviously used in place of swearing. It reads like some kind of 'young adults' book in places.
milo10000's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
omgsrsly's review against another edition
4.0
I think this is my favourite Brainships book. The partnership they have is awesome, and I loved the archaeology story line.
laurenc620's review against another edition
Just not quite up to Anne McCaffrey's standards.
frakalot's review against another edition
4.0
Another fabulous story in the Brain Ship series. I would say this one was better again, again. I loved the characters, I loved their relationships and interactions. I thought the story was enjoyable and captivating.
I did like the ending. There seems to be a bit of a Brain and Brawn boundary pushing in these novels and I thought this one probably handled it best... so far. I'm ready to see where the next story takes us.
I did like the ending. There seems to be a bit of a Brain and Brawn boundary pushing in these novels and I thought this one probably handled it best... so far. I'm ready to see where the next story takes us.
dinosaurhorrorshow's review
4.0
I adore this book. I haven't had very good luck in the past actually getting into an Anne McCaffrey book, but this one was amazing. Loooove the ending. A great book to read if you really like science fiction because it deffinitly follows very closely to the science fiction patterns. This book is part of a series of novels by McCaffrey all about ship and city brains. I haven't had a chance to read any of the others, but the good thing about the series is you don't need to read the others to read one of the books. They are sort of connected but not enough to have to depend on the others for just one. This book was very different from others ones I've read just because the main character starts out as a little girl and you watch her grow up and become a woman...kind of.
lushr's review against another edition
5.0
Really great, easy, fun, emotional, witty read. If only all books were so easy to devour!