Reviews

We Travel the Spaceways by Victor LaValle

jasminious's review

3.75

I felt very immersed in the story and loved that it stayed very ambiguous on what was actually happening.

amphitritedreams's review

adventurous hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

A good story which thrives on ambiguity and unanswered questions. My only complaint is that the big shift in style at the end is not just startling but feels rushed as if we have half abandoned Grimace.

Given La Valle's command of language, I think that might have been an intentional cue. Or it could be the pattern finding part of my brain kicking in, finding spurious signal in noise. Either way, I am glad I picked this up and will likely think about it for some time.

zenzi2read's review

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

So mysterious—the main character was so interesting that I wished there was more.

bookph1le's review

2.0

This was another one that went over my head, though I did find the writing very immersive.

wiltar4evr's review

funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

seymone's review

5.0

We are all imperfectly perfect and can be used by God and our ancestors.

michelenwash's review

emotional hopeful mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

cozykorok's review

challenging dark mysterious

4.0

fcarouge's review

adventurous dark hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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? It's complicated

rosabelle's review

challenging fast-paced

4.25