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flicker_black's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I read this book because I really enjoy the experience of reading “We are the Ants” by the same author but this was a bit of let down. I just didn’t like the two main male characters especially Theo, he mostly came off as a brat which I could have tolerated since he’s a teenager who is put in a difficult situation and all that but it just ticked me off most of the times. The girl character was pretty cool though.
The plot kept me occupied and although I sort of did see the twist coming (since DJ’s ability to keep calm and his insistent determination to not talk about his life back on Earth seemed to hint he knew something that the others don’t), it was still interesting and I thought it was creative. Let me copy paste few parts of the book with my notes.
Because love is a lie. It’s not some deep and meaningful connection between two people built over stolen moments and awkward glances and hot chocolates. It’s not a holy expression of the profound understanding you have for another person or a sign from the universe that you’ve found the one human being in the world that you’re fated to spend the rest of your life with. “Love is chemical warfare. It’s your body responding to their pheromones by juicing you with feel-good hormones and then spraying your own cocktail of pheromones into the air. It’s serotonin and dopamine and oxytocin. You can get the same high from eating a bag of chocolates, did you know that?”
NOTE
That sounds like a teenager alright
Okay,” he said again. “Let’s do it.” I backed away. “Do what?”
NOTE
No decency to even notify the other passenger of this monumental descision?
Thanks for not being the kind of person who was too stubborn to change his mind and admit he was wrong.”
NOTE
You first should be saying 2 or 3 sorries for being an ass
“Out,” I said. “I was making—” “A mess.”
NOTE
If it was me, I would have said "who do you think you are, punk?" And proceed to suplex him
“We do this now or not at all.”
NOTE
God, this guy is obnoxious, they literally have been waiting for you to come around for days and you boss then around like this? Also why is that girl so adamant and set that she won't do it?
“I had friends.” “You couldn’t have,” she went on like I hadn’t spoken. “Because I can’t imagine anyone putting up with your selfish ass for long without sticking a knife in you.”
NOTE
Someone had to say it
So yes, the story was okay and interesting enough to keep me hooked but the characters were meh.
The plot kept me occupied and although I sort of did see the twist coming (since DJ’s ability to keep calm and his insistent determination to not talk about his life back on Earth seemed to hint he knew something that the others don’t), it was still interesting and I thought it was creative. Let me copy paste few parts of the book with my notes.
Because love is a lie. It’s not some deep and meaningful connection between two people built over stolen moments and awkward glances and hot chocolates. It’s not a holy expression of the profound understanding you have for another person or a sign from the universe that you’ve found the one human being in the world that you’re fated to spend the rest of your life with. “Love is chemical warfare. It’s your body responding to their pheromones by juicing you with feel-good hormones and then spraying your own cocktail of pheromones into the air. It’s serotonin and dopamine and oxytocin. You can get the same high from eating a bag of chocolates, did you know that?”
NOTE
That sounds like a teenager alright
Okay,” he said again. “Let’s do it.” I backed away. “Do what?”
NOTE
No decency to even notify the other passenger of this monumental descision?
Thanks for not being the kind of person who was too stubborn to change his mind and admit he was wrong.”
NOTE
You first should be saying 2 or 3 sorries for being an ass
“Out,” I said. “I was making—” “A mess.”
NOTE
If it was me, I would have said "who do you think you are, punk?" And proceed to suplex him
“We do this now or not at all.”
NOTE
God, this guy is obnoxious, they literally have been waiting for you to come around for days and you boss then around like this? Also why is that girl so adamant and set that she won't do it?
“I had friends.” “You couldn’t have,” she went on like I hadn’t spoken. “Because I can’t imagine anyone putting up with your selfish ass for long without sticking a knife in you.”
NOTE
Someone had to say it
So yes, the story was okay and interesting enough to keep me hooked but the characters were meh.
bettielovesbooks's review against another edition
It was quite original but did not work for me.
alexan13's review against another edition
3.0
This book was a wild ride for sure. The evolution of the plot is unexpected at literally every point. I didn't love it? But also it is compulsively readable and I finished it ridiculously quickly.
lyraparledor's review against another edition
3.0
This gets the Accurate Title badge of honor. The plot-twists were basically a character all of their own. Neat Mindfuck/10.
recklessfennec's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
fishfish's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Holy hell that was good
ageekybibliophile's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book from the first to final page I was hooked. I loved the characters and the storytelling and I honestly look forward to reading more of this author's work.
The characters were fun and the situation they were in really did make you want to read more to find out what would happen next.
All in all a fun story, great characters and a page turning story.
The characters were fun and the situation they were in really did make you want to read more to find out what would happen next.
All in all a fun story, great characters and a page turning story.
snailtayl's review against another edition
5.0
There was a span of about fifty pages in which I worried that this book was going to disappoint me, but I was gloriously proven wrong. ‘A Complicated Love Story Set in Space’ was nothing like what I expected it to be and still managed to surpass my every expectation. Not a single bated breath was wasted waiting for this book.