A review by amorphousbl0b
Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky

adventurous hopeful reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A test of empathy, taking one of mankind's great anxieties - the spider - and bringing us on a journey alongside them that leads us to understand their completely alien society even greater than that of the human characters to which we ostensibly relate. With beautifully detailed worldbuilding, its reputation as one of the great works of modern science fiction is wholly deserved. 

May cure your arachnophobia.
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