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A review by fox_at_the_circus
To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book is a love letter to scientists and collaboration and humanity and instantly became one of my all time favourite books.
Chambers is amazing at interweaving sci-fi with philosophy and does it again here. The book has amazing and unique alien planets and applications of biotechnology, that made it super fun to read. I got so fascinated by the different environments, that I even forget the tension and mystery that the first chaper set up and got lost in the exploration, just like the characters.
And with the four main characters being isolated for a long time it also reads as a character and psychology study. The characters are really well-written and developed, which made the conflicts and discussions believable and grounded.
Chambers is amazing at interweaving sci-fi with philosophy and does it again here. The book has amazing and unique alien planets and applications of biotechnology, that made it super fun to read. I got so fascinated by the different environments, that I even forget the tension and mystery that the first chaper set up and got lost in the exploration, just like the characters.
And with the four main characters being isolated for a long time it also reads as a character and psychology study. The characters are really well-written and developed, which made the conflicts and discussions believable and grounded.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Death and Sexual content