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A review by surdiablo
Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It's a solid, entertaining novella with the right amount of everything, which you might appreciate more if you go in completely blind ( So don't click my spoiler tags unless you are absolutely sure ). Tchaikovsky blends fantasy and sci-fi in such a clever, humorous way, and I really liked how seamless the POV switch was. It never felt jarring at any point, which could easily happen in a book trying to execute an idea like this. The realistic portrayal of mental anguish of the characters, alongside the constant miscommunication due to language or cultural barriers was quite interesting to read. Overall it was quite fun, can't think of any major flaws whatsoever.
Graphic: Body horror, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Mental illness