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A review by fancymcgee
A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
holy shit.
i had a really hard time getting into this after ALWTASAP but i think that’s because i was expecting it to be a sequel. it technically is but this is completely separate from the first. i took a step back and once i came back at it with fresh eyes i was blown away. Chambers is an amazing writer, the way that they build the environment and the characters are mind blowing. I truly loved all of the characters, and i have a soft spot for oouoh and tak. every time i open a becky chambers book i feel like i am becoming a better person. i felt like the ending was rushed because i wanted to savour the happiness but i think it was written in the best way possible and Chambers knows how to structure a story perfectly. this might be one of my favourite books ever.
i had a really hard time getting into this after ALWTASAP but i think that’s because i was expecting it to be a sequel. it technically is but this is completely separate from the first. i took a step back and once i came back at it with fresh eyes i was blown away. Chambers is an amazing writer, the way that they build the environment and the characters are mind blowing. I truly loved all of the characters, and i have a soft spot for oouoh and tak. every time i open a becky chambers book i feel like i am becoming a better person. i felt like the ending was rushed because i wanted to savour the happiness but i think it was written in the best way possible and Chambers knows how to structure a story perfectly. this might be one of my favourite books ever.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Slavery, Child death, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse