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A review by ohno_judy
Borne by Jeff VanderMeer
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
borne was maybe the second scifi book I've read and I was somewhat hesitant to start it - I wasn't sure if I would get into the genre in the first place.
however, I did very much enjoy the book! I grew fond of the characters and was invested in their lives! I liked their dynamics and how they changed.
though, after all the given lore about the world and the character building, the ending felt somewhat rushed to me. I felt like there was a lot happening at once which was quickly tied together to come to a close, if that makes sense.
also thought it to be a surprisingly happy ending which I didn't expect & maybe wouldn't even have needed to that extent. I
however, I did very much enjoy the book! I grew fond of the characters and was invested in their lives! I liked their dynamics and how they changed.
though, after all the given lore about the world and the character building, the ending felt somewhat rushed to me. I felt like there was a lot happening at once which was quickly tied together to come to a close, if that makes sense.