kerush's review
adventurous
emotional
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? It's complicated
2.5
turtleghost's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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
4.25
Really fascinating being immersed in a different version of Earth, and also learning so much about religions, philosophy and physics on the way! Also really loved the characters
leepydumpling's review
4.0
This book was a favourite of mine in my late teens/early 20's, and I haven't read it for about 20 years, so I thought I'd go back and see if it still resonated with me.
I think more so now. The protagonist is a woman of colour who is intelligent, courageous and yearns to be an educated woman while still having solid interpersonal relationships. The surrounding characters are diverse in race, religion, class and physical/intellectual ability without being one dimensional. The story questions humanity without laying blame at any one group of people, covers issues like race, sexuality, reproductive freedom, ableism, interfaith communities, the environment, women's rights and roles, and a multitude of others.
It's well fleshed out, a complex plot line that never grows predictable or cliché, the narrative voice feels familiar and personal and the settings are beautifully described.
A really good read.
I think more so now. The protagonist is a woman of colour who is intelligent, courageous and yearns to be an educated woman while still having solid interpersonal relationships. The surrounding characters are diverse in race, religion, class and physical/intellectual ability without being one dimensional. The story questions humanity without laying blame at any one group of people, covers issues like race, sexuality, reproductive freedom, ableism, interfaith communities, the environment, women's rights and roles, and a multitude of others.
It's well fleshed out, a complex plot line that never grows predictable or cliché, the narrative voice feels familiar and personal and the settings are beautifully described.
A really good read.
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