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adventurous
mysterious
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? No
4.5
This was really fabulous - it had everything, from deep world-building (that yet retained enough mystery to be interesting) to solid characters with relationships I was invested in, to evocative descriptions of the scenario. There is a unique, peculiar quality to sci-fi writing from the 70s, and I appreciated McIntyre's seeming lack of self-consciousness. This is unapologetically nerdy sci-fi written by someone who loves both science and story, and has a mastery of both. My only complaint is that I wish it had gone on longer!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, Drug abuse, Drug use, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Grief
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Xenophobia, Abortion, and Pregnancy