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A review by readundancies
Immortal, Invisible by Tade Thompson
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Oh how I wish this was longer.
I wanted more character development - which is to say, I loved what had been cultivated in the few pages we got and I wanted the chance to really revel in the characters and see them grow a bit more naturally and over a longer period time. Especially Gita. I imagine if this was even a fully fledged novella I would be saying the same about Robin too, it’s just Gita made a murderously masterful entrance and I adored her to bits.
I wanted more science - the small explanation at the end regarding portal technology was screaming for an opportunity to lay down some physics and really have it from a sci-fi perspective.
I wanted more villainy - Buki was just asking to be delved into further to analyze his convictions and motivations and general background as to how he came to be a serial kidnapper. He came across as wanting to be revered as a god but nothing ever really breached into cult vibes or culture which was fascinating, and I would’ve loved to see what this could’ve evolved into.
This was such an interesting world we only got a glimpse to see as readers, but I would’ve happily gone down the rabbit hole if it had developed into a longer, more drawn out story, and I’m a bit bummed it didn’t.
Still had a fun time though.
I wanted more character development - which is to say, I loved what had been cultivated in the few pages we got and I wanted the chance to really revel in the characters and see them grow a bit more naturally and over a longer period time. Especially Gita. I imagine if this was even a fully fledged novella I would be saying the same about Robin too, it’s just Gita made a murderously masterful entrance and I adored her to bits.
I wanted more science - the small explanation at the end regarding portal technology was screaming for an opportunity to lay down some physics and really have it from a sci-fi perspective.
I wanted more villainy - Buki was just asking to be delved into further to analyze his convictions and motivations and general background as to how he came to be a serial kidnapper. He came across as wanting to be revered as a god but nothing ever really breached into cult vibes or culture which was fascinating, and I would’ve loved to see what this could’ve evolved into.
This was such an interesting world we only got a glimpse to see as readers, but I would’ve happily gone down the rabbit hole if it had developed into a longer, more drawn out story, and I’m a bit bummed it didn’t.
Still had a fun time though.