mariandiepb's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
sillypunk's review against another edition
5.0
A short read, but packs a heart-string-tugging punch: https://blogendorff.com/2020/12/12/book-review-prime-meridian/
georgina_bawden's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this story about a girl who wants to go to mars. Set in a near future Mexico City there is perhaps a bit too much explanation of the ways in which the future is awful but oh so similar to ours. This is a minor complaint though and I was soon engaged with Amelia's attempts to navigate her shitty young-adulthood and the B-movie referencing interludes that pepper the novella. I enjoyed the strained relationships on display which I felt were wonderfully written. It reminded me a lot of After Atlas by Emma Newman which I read earlier this year and would thoroughly recommend to anyone who enjoyed this.
paulineerika's review against another edition
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.5
The rare Silvia Moreno-Garcia story that just doesn't quite do it for me. The writing is excellent, as always, and she weaves so much into a short novella. It's a story about losing your dreams and who you thought you would be and clinging so desperately to that one hope of escape. It's compelling in a lot of ways, but ultimately a little too bleak and too short for me to enjoy it as much as I've enjoyed her other works.
ktburrr's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
year23's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
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? No
4.25
Knew it would be good because this author can’t go wrong but was pleasantly surprised by this story. Amelia is relatable and in the midst of a world that feels very similar to current conditions. She’s at a pivotal moment in her life. This story weaves movies and Mars into the struggle to find yourself when the world is hell bent on erasing/limiting/exploiting you. Highly recommend.
judith_aline's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Ugghh she's so gooddd
kapellosaur's review against another edition
4.0
Lovely melancholy read. I enjoyed the world building but the atmosphere and relationships of the main character more.
megmcgov's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0