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a_solemn_snail's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
yzzied's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
What a rich array of characters. They all start out as background people you don’t care much about, and then Cherryh sprinkles in a bit of dialogue or an offhand anecdote about the character by another that makes you love them. The plot itself is OK. The characters are as dragged along by it as you will be. Read it for the dialogue and the worldbuilding. And for Pyanfar.
serena_dawn's review against another edition
5.0
I am reminded of a old "Rebel Yells" (1986 WorldCon) tape, now on Youtube: Chall and Tully's Homecoming. As well as (more obviously) from Finity's End (1985) "Pride of Chanur" by Leslie Fish. If it can be confirmed that these songs are related to the novels I would much appreciate it, as well as knowing if there are others to be found. Thanks!
viatech's review
Couldn't get along with it. Somehow the whole lion thing didn't work for me.
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