Reviews

In Ascension by Martin MacInnes

ursusos's review against another edition

4.0

An exploration of life and the astonishing circularity of biology set in the most lifeless place we know. In some places deeply thought provoking, in others deeply frustrating, and finally left open for the reader to draw their own meaning.

If you like Interstellar you’ll enjoy this novel, but if you like to be given the answers you’ll find it a tough read.

emma_nag's review

informative mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

4.75

chanelchapters's review against another edition

DNF

Recommended to me by a guy I went on a date with.
It was so slow, and monotone and dull. I kept zoning out. Putting it down helped me ascend out of the boredom.

dkludt23's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

miaeccleston's review

slow-paced

3.75

soupgirl9's review against another edition

5.0

had to go on a walk through the woods after finishing this one...much to consider...pondering...

becky_ell0's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I’m reeling 

(Perhaps I will write a more proper review once I’ve processed) 

lilyjulianna's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

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

4.25

Beautifully written, an interesting mix of sci fi and reflections on morality. A bit too serious at times

edwarddtaylor's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.25

rosiegjay's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative slow-paced

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

3.0