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markdcross5's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
jerefi's review
2.0
It was OK. Not horrible, not awesome. I will say this: the first time you call something "Lovecraftian," I like the useage. When you use the same word to describe things over and over, it is lazy. write your own descriptions of stuff. Don't just keep calling everything "Lovecraftian." It's lazy. Period. Space.
jennrin's review
2.0
Originally read in 2008, reread October 2017
For starting with such a bang with Idlewild, this trilogy sure did fizzle out at the end. I didn't remember much about this one going in for the reread, and that's because most of this book doesn't really matter much. A shame. So so so much potential! :(
Knocked down to 2 stars. It was okay.
For starting with such a bang with Idlewild, this trilogy sure did fizzle out at the end. I didn't remember much about this one going in for the reread, and that's because most of this book doesn't really matter much. A shame. So so so much potential! :(
Knocked down to 2 stars. It was okay.
pinkalpaca's review
5.0
Wonderful end to this trilogy. I wish Sagan would write more novels. He's got a really smart, witty and unique voice.
ssindc's review
4.0
I remain fascinated by how little attention this wonderfully creative triology generates. I got a kick out the premise, the characters, and the delivery. Far better than your average dystopia or post-apocalyptic yarn, this unique three-piece set, in my opinion, deserves higher standing in the sci-fi community than it has received to date. Alas...
debz57a52's review
2.0
I think this is the weakest of the books in the trilogy, although not because of the writing. Overall, the character development and writing were well-done, but I felt that Sagan took on too many issues (things we've been talking about in the media and on campuses a lot lately) and didn't adequately deal with any of them. The pacing of the events and the suspense were fairly unbalanced, too, which made it hard to get through the second half. On the other hand, I really liked how creatively some of the characters dealt with the conflicts they were facing.
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