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sarahstands's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
luisvilla's review against another edition
2.0
Meh. McDonald is trying to do too much here, and it shows. Too many characters, too thinly drawn to be interesting; too many plot lines, too confusing to follow. Hard to recommend, despite liking lots of his other things.
chirson's review against another edition
3.0
A slightly less exciting volume which suffered from middle book problems like having to set the stage for the inevitable conclusion. I thought it just didn't have the compelling tragic force of its predecessor; and much of the central plot machinery takes place off screen, giving the results of said plotting (on page) a somewhat deflated feel. It also overrelied a little on "can character x survive in moon conditions without suit/air/heating for y amount of time", which yields diminishing returns.
I didn't like reminders that Bryce is fat. A bad allegory there.
I am very curious about the conclusion but hope it improves on this.
I didn't like reminders that Bryce is fat. A bad allegory there.
I am very curious about the conclusion but hope it improves on this.
bunnieslikediamonds's review against another edition
4.0
Deliciously soapy space drama. Thrilled that there will be a third book.
kelo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
paladin_spout's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
leovinas's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
perch15's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoy the Luna series. The story is, in my opinion, excellent.
But MAN, McDonald makes it difficult. So much of the world building feels either tacked on or drawn from the 2019 “what to include in an APPROPRIATELY INCLUSIVE SCI FI NOVEL” playbook. I also never want to see the words “sinter” or “regolith” ever again.
And yet the parts that click click so well. Great story. Ok book.
But MAN, McDonald makes it difficult. So much of the world building feels either tacked on or drawn from the 2019 “what to include in an APPROPRIATELY INCLUSIVE SCI FI NOVEL” playbook. I also never want to see the words “sinter” or “regolith” ever again.
And yet the parts that click click so well. Great story. Ok book.
rosexgold's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Half the time I have no idea what's going on with these books. But I also follow along enough to be very intrigued. But still kind of have no idea wtf is going on. So confusing. Too many people and names of things and a completely incomprehensive glossary and cast of characters. But I still kind of love it? Somehow I can follow enough. I dunno.