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A review by krysley
Square³ by Mira Grant
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Thank you to NetGalley and Tantor Audio for allowing me to listen to this audiobook in exchange for an honest, unbiased opinion. This review is for the audiobook narrated by Rachel F. Hirsch.
Square³ is a fast-paced, novella-length story with plenty of momentum and interesting characters. It feels like the beginning of a solid science fiction series, and that may be one of its flaws.
Square³'s short length keeps moving so quickly from one incident to the next that you don't get to linger or get to know the characters as well as you want to. The characters that you do get to know? They're the start of something great: the wild child sister who has to become a rule follower, the neglected sister who becomes a force, the young scientist who infiltrates the government labs, the children from the other side with - let's be honest - superpowers. The story is there, I just wish it had been longer.
Rachel F. Hirsch does a very good job narrating the story, and I honestly think she was the perfect voice for Susan. The only issue with her narration were the scenes between Susan and Kitty - Hirsch does not give the sisters different voices, which makes their conversation completely confusing. However, that was the only issue I had with her performance, which was very enjoyable.
Square³ is a fast-paced, novella-length story with plenty of momentum and interesting characters. It feels like the beginning of a solid science fiction series, and that may be one of its flaws.
Square³'s short length keeps moving so quickly from one incident to the next that you don't get to linger or get to know the characters as well as you want to. The characters that you do get to know? They're the start of something great: the wild child sister who has to become a rule follower, the neglected sister who becomes a force, the young scientist who infiltrates the government labs, the children from the other side with - let's be honest - superpowers. The story is there, I just wish it had been longer.
Rachel F. Hirsch does a very good job narrating the story, and I honestly think she was the perfect voice for Susan. The only issue with her narration were the scenes between Susan and Kitty - Hirsch does not give the sisters different voices, which makes their conversation completely confusing. However, that was the only issue I had with her performance, which was very enjoyable.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent and Injury/Injury detail