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A review by jpw447
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? No
3.25
This is kind of the sci-fi version of Legends & Lattes, but the stakes are a bit more intense, and the world-building is a lot more in-depth. The setting was my favourite part of this book, and the characters are super cool when they're introduced! The crew of the Wayfarer is a fun mish-mash of different people
After some time, though, some of the banter feels a tiny bit artificial, and the book falls into a routine. There's not a lot of tension throughout the book, and it doesn't feel like there's a significant driving plot/goal that the book is working towards. Things happen, and you read about them.
The characters, however, are the core of the story - they're varied and pretty interesting, all with their own personalities, quirks, and histories. The story is focused on them and their experience in building a wormhole in a totally new region of the galaxy, which makes for a great way to explore humanity and social ideas and stigmas.
On the whole, I found this book decent, but I found myself wanting more tension and more significant events with longer-lasting consequences. I think this is down to my preference, as opposed to the book being poorly written or something. It's a character-focused story with some super details on the characters and their world, which I enjoyed, but I've realised I personally want a stronger plot in a story.
After some time, though, some of the banter feels a tiny bit artificial, and the book falls into a routine. There's not a lot of tension throughout the book, and it doesn't feel like there's a significant driving plot/goal that the book is working towards. Things happen, and you read about them.
The characters, however, are the core of the story - they're varied and pretty interesting, all with their own personalities, quirks, and histories. The story is focused on them and their experience in building a wormhole in a totally new region of the galaxy, which makes for a great way to explore humanity and social ideas and stigmas.
On the whole, I found this book decent, but I found myself wanting more tension and more significant events with longer-lasting consequences. I think this is down to my preference, as opposed to the book being poorly written or something. It's a character-focused story with some super details on the characters and their world, which I enjoyed, but I've realised I personally want a stronger plot in a story.