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nev_skye's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
lucasbrooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
4.5
Really, really enjoyed. Each character felt like a realized individual. Fun world-building that is truly “lived-in.”
cthrnsdlr's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? No
5.0
lisamchuk's review
5.0
Exactly the story I want: interesting characters, found family and friendship themes, and the perfect mix of cozy vibes and plot intensity. I gave an extra half star for the enticing universe the author has created - and I’m looking forward to continuing the series.
batkat31's review
5.0
When I first heard of this book I was told that people were mad that it was a "rip-off of Firefly". To which I immediately thought "Something that's similar to Firefly? Sign me up!". As a diagnosed Firefly addict I was hungry for anything that may be Firefly related.
This book was like Firefly in that it was a lovable crew, in a rag-tag spaceship, having adventures. The Kizzy/Kaylee resemblance was probably the closest it came to "ripping off Firefly" and even then, they weren't the same.
What I wasn't prepared for was the pure wonder of the book. It was amazing how the author painted so clearly a galaxy I've never explored, and races of aliens I've never thought of. There was such detail and emotion put into each of the races that I felt like I really did have as clear an understanding as any human could have of them. They were explained in a great way as well, through the eyes of the human crew members. We learned as they learned and there was no info-dumping which is tiresome in these situations.
Each of the characters was interesting and fun in their own right and we got a peek into their POV often enough to get a good look, but not so much as to be jumpy.
Due to work and the holidays I had to pick up and put down this book quite often which may have made it even better for me at this time. It made it almost episodic where every time I picked it up they were in a new place, or handling a new situation. That was a fun way to read it, however if I had had the opportunity I'm sure I would have just plowed through it in one sitting, since it was so enjoyable.
I was so happy to read a book that was joyful, loving and fun. It had it's hard times and complications so it definitely wasn't boring and happy-fun-time the whole book though. It was such a fun read though and I was left feeling like I traveled the galaxy with the crew alongside them.
Recommended for all, Firefly fan or not.
This book was like Firefly in that it was a lovable crew, in a rag-tag spaceship, having adventures. The Kizzy/Kaylee resemblance was probably the closest it came to "ripping off Firefly" and even then, they weren't the same.
What I wasn't prepared for was the pure wonder of the book. It was amazing how the author painted so clearly a galaxy I've never explored, and races of aliens I've never thought of. There was such detail and emotion put into each of the races that I felt like I really did have as clear an understanding as any human could have of them. They were explained in a great way as well, through the eyes of the human crew members. We learned as they learned and there was no info-dumping which is tiresome in these situations.
Each of the characters was interesting and fun in their own right and we got a peek into their POV often enough to get a good look, but not so much as to be jumpy.
Due to work and the holidays I had to pick up and put down this book quite often which may have made it even better for me at this time. It made it almost episodic where every time I picked it up they were in a new place, or handling a new situation. That was a fun way to read it, however if I had had the opportunity I'm sure I would have just plowed through it in one sitting, since it was so enjoyable.
I was so happy to read a book that was joyful, loving and fun. It had it's hard times and complications so it definitely wasn't boring and happy-fun-time the whole book though. It was such a fun read though and I was left feeling like I traveled the galaxy with the crew alongside them.
Recommended for all, Firefly fan or not.
booksandcatsand's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-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
4.5
I really loved this world. The different cultures and species were crafted with such care and so interesting to read about. To me, the pacing was almost like a tv show, with small peaks and valleys, and a slightly larger peak near the end. It made for a really nice change of pace from really intense sci fi and high fantasy
angus_mckeogh's review against another edition
1.0
Stars and buckets!!! If a 12-year-old somehow obtained a license to be a psychologist and had a bad case of potty-mouth *blush*, then sat down with other 12-year-olds to talk about their feelings ad nauseam, but wait we’re not done yet, now toss in a few court reports (written by the same 12-year-old), an absolutely ludicrous storyline where someone legitimately falls in love with a spaceship and it’s supposed to pull at your heart strings, a cast of characters whose syrupy dialogue is corny and sounds like one single individual, some aliens that resemble dodo birds and others that have six arms, and a few non-events then you’d have The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet. The only positive, no need to continue on with any more books in this series. Suffice it to say I didn’t like it.
itmealex's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
loves2reid's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? No
3.75
leila_reads_too_much's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0