A review by lavdisy
The Steel Remains by Richard K. Morgan

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Mind you, I'm quite new to this type of grimdark where chaotic and sensitive topics are prevalent in the book. Well, I mean, I’ve read similar books before, but this one hit differently. It features many points of view but focuses on three main characters. The good representation of lgbtq characters and these characters are quite amusing too. The plot delivers what it promises: a sense of creepiness, vast world-building, and good action filled with brutality. Additionally, the creatures in this story are aliens. I was surprised by this because I initially believed the setting was from an old century, but the existence of aliens made it interesting.

Even though I liked many elements, the lack of detail really bothered me. It was as if the names I encountered weren’t accompanied by enough information, making it hard to understand their significance. Moreover, some of the sensitive scenes felt unnecessary to the plot. Other than that, I enjoyed the book, but I’m not sure if I want to continue the series. Book 1 didn’t convince me enough to read the next one, but maybe someday I will change my mind and give it a try. Overall, it was a nice experience to finally read this type of book.
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