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brisingr's review
5.0
Okay, yes. Mass Effect: Andromeda has had a chokehold on my heart for a whole month now (and reading this, I am happy to see trusting my guts playing it was the right choice haha). This is the natural step after loving the game so much, right?
I am generally a Bioware whore, because I just *love* the concept of someone stuck in an impossible situation, making the best of everything around them, making the best of them. I love the fascinating worlds, the intriguing politics, I love the action-packed scenes, I love the characters. Of course, I am very biased in reviewing this, and it's almost 100% based on my enjoyment of it and my attachment to the Mass Effect world as a whole (and I've been a fan for six years now).
But I was so involved and captivated by the events of this book! I got this book today, and almost 500 pages later, I finished it today as well. That's how much I was burning in anticipation to see what's happening! (even as I knew, since this book serves as the prequel of the actual video game).
I don't know man. I just love Mass Effect and I enjoyed this, because it had so much of what makes these games memorable. Very excited to continue on!!
I am generally a Bioware whore, because I just *love* the concept of someone stuck in an impossible situation, making the best of everything around them, making the best of them. I love the fascinating worlds, the intriguing politics, I love the action-packed scenes, I love the characters. Of course, I am very biased in reviewing this, and it's almost 100% based on my enjoyment of it and my attachment to the Mass Effect world as a whole (and I've been a fan for six years now).
But I was so involved and captivated by the events of this book! I got this book today, and almost 500 pages later, I finished it today as well. That's how much I was burning in anticipation to see what's happening! (even as I knew, since this book serves as the prequel of the actual video game).
I don't know man. I just love Mass Effect and I enjoyed this, because it had so much of what makes these games memorable. Very excited to continue on!!
agnewjacob120's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
tiarala's review
2.0
I always feel guilty when leaving negative reviews but this just draaaaaaaagged. But the writers also had the constraints on the pre-Andromeda story to deal with, which was also kind of unfair. This was a short story worth of content, not a full-length novel. I'm looking forward to see what Jemisin does with the next book, but though I wanted to love this I really didn't.
zenary's review
2.0
I can't see anyone who isn't a huge fan of Mass Effect and/or a completionist wanting to read this book.
It dragged on and on, with so many unnecessary details.
If you're thinking of reading this book, just save yourself the time and read the synopsis on the Mass Effect wiki. Seriously.
(Full spoilers!!!)
It dragged on and on, with so many unnecessary details.
If you're thinking of reading this book, just save yourself the time and read the synopsis on the Mass Effect wiki. Seriously.
(Full spoilers!!!)
Spoiler
http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Storyline_IVjaipal's review
3.0
I know of Mass Effect and have read the comics but have yet to play the game. I found that I was missing the background knowledge which might have made the novel a bit more enjoyable. As a novel, it is an okay read, not great, not bad. The story is the outcome of a disaster that struck the colony ship to Andromeda. This novel focused on the leadership and a select group of people trying their best to survive after the disaster.
I did not find any of the characters appealing or captivating and that might be reason why I found it mediocre. I would recommend it for those who are fans of the game but for other, there are much better novels out there.
I did not find any of the characters appealing or captivating and that might be reason why I found it mediocre. I would recommend it for those who are fans of the game but for other, there are much better novels out there.
neveth's review
4.0
A view into what happened
This was a facinating read, even if I didn't Really like anyone but Kesh in game. But finding out how everything imploded - very satisfying.
This was a facinating read, even if I didn't Really like anyone but Kesh in game. But finding out how everything imploded - very satisfying.
joaopsfernandes's review
4.0
Finally some good insight into the ME:A universe. Well written and the multiple perspective chapters gave a good view over what was happening throughout the Nexus. Very good story. I recommend reading it before playing the game.
git_r_read's review
4.0
I like science fiction and especially enjoy reading books by Jason M Hough, so I thought this might be a good one to listen to even though I am not a gamer and this is based on the game Mass Effect and I still enjoyed it for the most part.
I've read something similar with the populace going to into cryo-sleep and wake to chaos instead of a new life.
It's a bit convoluted and a lot of trope characters. Smug politicians, brute manual laborers and high strung security force. I did listen to the end because I like the author and the story intrigued me.
I will listen to the one by N.K. Jemisin since I enjoy her books and any others by writers I like but it will be a while and I will be particular.
I've read something similar with the populace going to into cryo-sleep and wake to chaos instead of a new life.
It's a bit convoluted and a lot of trope characters. Smug politicians, brute manual laborers and high strung security force. I did listen to the end because I like the author and the story intrigued me.
I will listen to the one by N.K. Jemisin since I enjoy her books and any others by writers I like but it will be a while and I will be particular.
narzibenoucdel's review
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0