Wow this is a BRICK of a book! Coming in at a whopping 640 pages, this science fiction novel has an immersive new universe of Earth and Mars, and their differing cultures on each planet.
I found the premise and underlying tension interesting, however I was rather bored overall. I liked the unique main characters but there was such a slow pace that I didn’t feel really paid off in the end. 𝘝𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘴 was rather tedious, however the author did clearly show the contrasting values and struggle of integrating/reintegrating into a society that differs so widely from the other (Earth or Mars). There are many lengthy passages regarding philosophical and political struggles the characters go through, and I felt that the tangents took away from the main storyline/plot. There just wasn’t a strong conflict/plot to keep the reader captivated and interested.
If you are looking for a sci-fi book that also feels a bit like a Philosophy 101 class, then this is for you! Although this wasn’t for me, I do feel that some readers will love this book simply due to the writing style and philosophical/political themes. Personally, I wanted more focus on the sci-fi concepts and overall world since the descriptions were beautifully written.
Thank you to @bookishfirst and Gallery/Saga Press for my gifted copy in exchange for an honest review!
I found the premise and underlying tension interesting, however I was rather bored overall. I liked the unique main characters but there was such a slow pace that I didn’t feel really paid off in the end. 𝘝𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘴 was rather tedious, however the author did clearly show the contrasting values and struggle of integrating/reintegrating into a society that differs so widely from the other (Earth or Mars). There are many lengthy passages regarding philosophical and political struggles the characters go through, and I felt that the tangents took away from the main storyline/plot. There just wasn’t a strong conflict/plot to keep the reader captivated and interested.
If you are looking for a sci-fi book that also feels a bit like a Philosophy 101 class, then this is for you! Although this wasn’t for me, I do feel that some readers will love this book simply due to the writing style and philosophical/political themes. Personally, I wanted more focus on the sci-fi concepts and overall world since the descriptions were beautifully written.
Thank you to @bookishfirst and Gallery/Saga Press for my gifted copy in exchange for an honest review!