novelyon's review against another edition
My copy of the book was a misprint and had a chunk of pages missing LOL. And frankly, the characters and overall writing is too flat, static, and repetitive to make me want to find a correct print of the book.
bop_oppy's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Miscarriage
winterscomin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-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? No
4.0
midnightgarden's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
sad
tense
medium-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? No
4.0
nebuthegreat's review against another edition
3.0
Tout comme le premier tome, cet opus de la Saga des Sept Soleils souffre de descriptions répétitives et d'une exposition excessive. Les personnages sont bien intéressants et leurs évolutions et interactions bien ficelés, mais je me suis souvent surpris à avoir plus hâte d'arriver à la conclusion que de profiter des développements.
waden34's review against another edition
3.0
I really hope this series speeds up. This book has the same problem that the first one did. So many characters to keep track of that it becomes tedious to remember what's happening. About 2/3 of the way through the book, the action finally starts but we are left with more cliffhangers for the next book.
slapshottechnology's review against another edition
3.0
Continue the SF section. Good relations and twists as we seek to find out about the Hydrogues. Worried the King and Queen would not work out, but they did. Now to see if Jess and Cesca will end up together.
slapshottechnology's review against another edition
4.0
Second time reading, but towards the end it starts getting good. I enjoy the Klikiss ruins which include the teleporters and then when the other entities come to battle the hydrogues.
talamak's review against another edition
3.0
The plot certainly moves a lot faster in A Forest of Stars than it does in its predecessor, but the story suffers for the same reasons - two-dimensional characters and constant retelling of information. In a series where worldbuilding and plot are the main selling points I can understand the writer wanting to really drive in the exposition, but I've heard about the hardiness of Roamers that many times that it's starting to feel like filler.
There's nice development of the plot and many things going on at once, so it's enjoyable to read, but it feels as if it's written by somebody who doesn't understand people and conversation very well.
There's nice development of the plot and many things going on at once, so it's enjoyable to read, but it feels as if it's written by somebody who doesn't understand people and conversation very well.
merlandre's review against another edition
The series has me now. A big story with lots of alien unimaginable races. Lots of interesting human (or almost human) characters and a war that encompasses the universe. If you like big Sci-fi, try this series.