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A review by izzie_27
Orbital by Samantha Harvey
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This is the first Booker prize winner I've read and it didn't disappoint. Profound, emotional, yet concise with perfect prose, the story allowed us to float in space beside our protagonists, their stories washing over us.
My only cons are that some characters got way more story time than others, and that as I listened to this via audiobook sometimes I zoned out and may have missed things. This is on me though but something to be aware of it picking between word vs audio. The narration itself was beautiful and I loved the subtle accents the narrator employed and added more layers to simple moments.
Narration: 4.5/5
My only cons are that some characters got way more story time than others, and that as I listened to this via audiobook sometimes I zoned out and may have missed things. This is on me though but something to be aware of it picking between word vs audio. The narration itself was beautiful and I loved the subtle accents the narrator employed and added more layers to simple moments.
Narration: 4.5/5