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dwarrowdams's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
Melancholy and gorgeously written. One of those books that will have me thinking about it for a long time. Essential reading, especially for the questions it raises about space exploration/colonization, human greed, and the environment.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Colonisation
Minor: Chronic illness, Transphobia, Medical content, and Death of parent
wishbea's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The first half was almost painfully slow, but the second half was a better read with a heavier focus on loss that really touched me.
The ideas set up were compelling, but with this mystery story the ending needs to be worthwhile and it wasn't for me.
Lumi definitely is in a toxic relationship, Sol cares far more about the "greater good" than Lumi, going so far as to deny Lumi's autonomy and completely disbelieve Lumi's entire line of work. These two are so incompatible it hurt to read about.
I haven't yet processed my feelings on the portrayal of eco-terrorism in this book as necessary despite the harm caused to many individuals.
I still think it's a brilliant book that makes me think and made me emotional, I'm just not sure about the messaging. Also please don't read this for plot, it's very character focused.
The ideas set up were compelling, but with this mystery story the ending needs to be worthwhile and it wasn't for me.
Lumi definitely is in a toxic relationship, Sol cares far more about the "greater good" than Lumi, going so far as to deny Lumi's autonomy and completely disbelieve Lumi's entire line of work. These two are so incompatible it hurt to read about.
I haven't yet processed my feelings on the portrayal of eco-terrorism in this book as necessary despite the harm caused to many individuals.
I still think it's a brilliant book that makes me think and made me emotional, I'm just not sure about the messaging. Also please don't read this for plot, it's very character focused.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Colonisation
Moderate: Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Religious bigotry