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Asimov does a very good job to wrap things up here. He clearly adresses the critics that his character development suffered for the sake of the plot by giving a story that is very character driven. The plot is interesting and important, of course, but it seems to be here to support Hari Seldon’s journey. A very enjoyable read, even if it is a lot sadder than the rest of his Foundation series.
adventurous
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A very different book from Ender’s Game, but extremely interesting. There is a depth to it that is often lacking in the genre, and the characters are both relatable and captivating. They are flawed and strong. I highly recommend it, and not only to science-fiction fans.
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A very different book from Asimov. I’ve read the entire Foundation and Robot series and it’s nothing like that (except maybe the last quarter of the book). I believe it was part of the point Asimov wanted to make, that he could write alien/sex stories.
It is a mix of hard sci-fi and anthropological sci-fi. The mid section is particularly interesting and the most un-asimovian of the whole book. It is very original, but I get why it might not be for everyone.
It is not as enjoyable to read as other Asimov’s stories (especially the Robot series) but it is a very interesting book nonetheless and I do recommend it to any sci-fi fan.
It is a mix of hard sci-fi and anthropological sci-fi. The mid section is particularly interesting and the most un-asimovian of the whole book. It is very original, but I get why it might not be for everyone.
It is not as enjoyable to read as other Asimov’s stories (especially the Robot series) but it is a very interesting book nonetheless and I do recommend it to any sci-fi fan.
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
An impressive conclusion to the first arc of the Hyperion Cantos. Simmons manages a real tour-de-force with this series. It is complicated, long, deep and yet entertaining and coherent all the way.
He connects all the dots with a scary efficiency and yet manages to avoid storytelling traps and shortcuts. Everything feels earned, the characters have to work a lot to achieve what they need to do. And us, the reader, carry some of the weight too.
I cannot praise enough how much I like this world. Simmons has created something that is definitely science-fiction, but with a hint of fantastic and horror, just enough to keep you on your toes.
Is this sequel as good as Hyperion? Maybe not because it lacks the novelty, but is is certainly a necessary read if you have read Hyperion and it won’t bore you in anyway. Some parts of of are action packed, others are slow and deep, funny and gut-wrenching. On to reading Endymion soon!
He connects all the dots with a scary efficiency and yet manages to avoid storytelling traps and shortcuts. Everything feels earned, the characters have to work a lot to achieve what they need to do. And us, the reader, carry some of the weight too.
I cannot praise enough how much I like this world. Simmons has created something that is definitely science-fiction, but with a hint of fantastic and horror, just enough to keep you on your toes.
Is this sequel as good as Hyperion? Maybe not because it lacks the novelty, but is is certainly a necessary read if you have read Hyperion and it won’t bore you in anyway. Some parts of of are action packed, others are slow and deep, funny and gut-wrenching. On to reading Endymion soon!
Well, and here I thought that the dynamic duo was starting to lose its edge. I liked Bad Weekend, but I thought it wasn’t as good as the rest of the Criminal series or The Fade Out or Kill or be Killed. So I figured, maybe they’re running out of gas. Maybe Brubaker and Phillips cannot maintain this extraordinary level of quality forever.
Boy, was I wrong.
Pulp is a superb book. Everything works, the story, the pace, the art, the colours. It is just fantastic.
I won’t talk about the story, I don’t want to spoil even a tiny part of it. Just go to your local comic book shop and buy this book.
Boy, was I wrong.
Pulp is a superb book. Everything works, the story, the pace, the art, the colours. It is just fantastic.
I won’t talk about the story, I don’t want to spoil even a tiny part of it. Just go to your local comic book shop and buy this book.
I can see the importance of this book, but I don’t think it is that marvellous writing piece that some think it is.
Its core ideas are very important (misogyny, religion, faith, State, etc.), but I just couldn’t subscribe to the way Atwood works with those themes and concepts.
I’m a sucker for a good dystopian story, so it really surprises me that I didn’t give more than 3 stars to this book. But I can’t, in good faith, give it more than that
I’ve seen reviews praising its literary qualities. And, though I agree that Atwood’s mastery of the English language is not an issue, I just don’t think it serves the story or its characters. It’s just good writing in the wind to me.
Unlike something like Hyperion by Dan Simmons. This book is also very well written, certainly better than 95% of sci-fi books out there, but it actually works with the scope of the story and its characters. It makes me want to read more, not sigh and think « ok Atwood, please move on ». I could say the same about Ursula Le Guin, her great writing helps the book, it doesn’t fight it.
So yeah, quite disappointed with this one.
Its core ideas are very important (misogyny, religion, faith, State, etc.), but I just couldn’t subscribe to the way Atwood works with those themes and concepts.
I’m a sucker for a good dystopian story, so it really surprises me that I didn’t give more than 3 stars to this book. But I can’t, in good faith, give it more than that
I’ve seen reviews praising its literary qualities. And, though I agree that Atwood’s mastery of the English language is not an issue, I just don’t think it serves the story or its characters. It’s just good writing in the wind to me.
Unlike something like Hyperion by Dan Simmons. This book is also very well written, certainly better than 95% of sci-fi books out there, but it actually works with the scope of the story and its characters. It makes me want to read more, not sigh and think « ok Atwood, please move on ». I could say the same about Ursula Le Guin, her great writing helps the book, it doesn’t fight it.
So yeah, quite disappointed with this one.