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4.5?? easily the best post-apocalyptic book i've ever read, wow
in 'revelation space', we're following 3 seperate pov's: an archeologist consumed by an obsession with discovering the causes of an alien race's extinction, a transhuman dedicated to finding a cure for her ill captain, and an assassin who is sent travelling across the stars on a mission. these three pov's collide, putting the entire universe at risk.
this is the hardest sci-fi i've read to date. it quite often felt like i was reading jargon (especially within the first 150 pages), and the various time jumps took some time to wrap my head around. but i think the challenging nature to this story is what makes it so appealing. personally, i appreciate and admire when a sci-fi book pushes current confines and strives to accomplish something we've never seen before. although this series borrows elements originating from the classics of the genre, it's still something entirely unique. the ideas and concepts introduced in this story were so thought-provoking. even weeks after reading this story, i found myself continuously thinking about the complexity of what was created here.
with this being such a theme heavy story, the character building suffers slightly. rather than focus on fleshing out characters, reynolds is more occupied with developing an expansive backdrop that spans a large time frame, which he then proceeds to use as a tool to explore specific themes regarding the darker/grittier sides of humanity: greed, ruthless and blind ambition, selfishness, unrelenting curiosity and the depths humanity will sink to to satisfy their curiosity.
i think the majority of the flaws in this book (verbose writing, and arguably some issues with character work), stem from the fact that this was reynolds' debut. as a debut, it profits from the avidity of an upcoming author giving voice to new ideas, but lacks some of the polished writing skills that only come with experience.
but, i 100% think the positives outweigh the flaws. this book is a massively ambitious start to a game-changing (for me) sci-fi series. i feel like i've only scratched the surface with what this universe has to offer, so excited to continue!!
this is the hardest sci-fi i've read to date. it quite often felt like i was reading jargon (especially within the first 150 pages), and the various time jumps took some time to wrap my head around. but i think the challenging nature to this story is what makes it so appealing. personally, i appreciate and admire when a sci-fi book pushes current confines and strives to accomplish something we've never seen before. although this series borrows elements originating from the classics of the genre, it's still something entirely unique. the ideas and concepts introduced in this story were so thought-provoking. even weeks after reading this story, i found myself continuously thinking about the complexity of what was created here.
with this being such a theme heavy story, the character building suffers slightly. rather than focus on fleshing out characters, reynolds is more occupied with developing an expansive backdrop that spans a large time frame, which he then proceeds to use as a tool to explore specific themes regarding the darker/grittier sides of humanity: greed, ruthless and blind ambition, selfishness, unrelenting curiosity and the depths humanity will sink to to satisfy their curiosity.
i think the majority of the flaws in this book (verbose writing, and arguably some issues with character work), stem from the fact that this was reynolds' debut. as a debut, it profits from the avidity of an upcoming author giving voice to new ideas, but lacks some of the polished writing skills that only come with experience.
but, i 100% think the positives outweigh the flaws. this book is a massively ambitious start to a game-changing (for me) sci-fi series. i feel like i've only scratched the surface with what this universe has to offer, so excited to continue!!
might even make it a 5☆, there were just a few uncomfortable/outdated sections that i'm very conflicted about
the best feminist text i've ever read.
i genuinely think this should be required reading at schools. just wow.
[ read for uni ]
i genuinely think this should be required reading at schools. just wow.
[ read for uni ]
4 Stars ☆☆☆☆
One thing I usually struggle with in Classics, is the lengthy descriptions that are often unnecessary and boring. However, in Wuthering Heights, every page was gripping and interesting. I went into this knowing nothing, all I knew is that the characters were horrible. While this is most definitely true, I actually found myself understanding every character. For instance, although I may not agree with Heathcliff's actions, I guess I understand his point of view, and how he thinks his actions are justified. Heathcliff and Catherine are horrible, they're selfish and incredibly flawed. Now that I think about it, almost every character in this book is flawed in some way or another, but that's another thing that I enjoyed it. Every living human is flawed, and are selfish at times and can be horrible. Heathcliff and Catherine are monstrous, but isn't everyone in some way or another?
This is a novel with complex characters that will definitely create conflicting feelings. And it's about a love that is destructive and selfish and completely unique.
I loved every second of it
One thing I usually struggle with in Classics, is the lengthy descriptions that are often unnecessary and boring. However, in Wuthering Heights, every page was gripping and interesting. I went into this knowing nothing, all I knew is that the characters were horrible. While this is most definitely true, I actually found myself understanding every character. For instance, although I may not agree with Heathcliff's actions, I guess I understand his point of view, and how he thinks his actions are justified. Heathcliff and Catherine are horrible, they're selfish and incredibly flawed. Now that I think about it, almost every character in this book is flawed in some way or another, but that's another thing that I enjoyed it. Every living human is flawed, and are selfish at times and can be horrible. Heathcliff and Catherine are monstrous, but isn't everyone in some way or another?
This is a novel with complex characters that will definitely create conflicting feelings. And it's about a love that is destructive and selfish and completely unique.
I loved every second of it
