Reviews

Arrival (Originally published as Stories of Your Life and Others) by Ted Chiang

ivethevo's review against another edition

informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

jprem's review against another edition

challenging reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

myke's review against another edition

inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

vari_1567's review against another edition

informative reflective sad medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

rainbowrachel's review against another edition

reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

leflambeur's review against another edition

4.0

A collection of short stories, the standout being the title story. It was the basis for the movie The Arrival. That story alone is a five star and worth getting the book for. The remainder of the short stories were all over the place, so subtracted one from the rating. The author certainly doesn't see the world like the rest of us and can get that down on paper.

awu's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

katharim's review against another edition

challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced

3.0

shashanks's review against another edition

5.0

Profound! The book deserves 6 stars .Each story will effect your psyche in ways you could not have imagined.Now I know why Ted wins so many awards.

05claire's review against another edition

adventurous reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5