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adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I needed this book. I’m going through some tough times and KPS is funny, clever and light. Is it the literary accomplishment of the century? No, and it doesn’t need to be. It has good, relatable characters with actual arcs, a good plot and excellent pacing. I’ve had fun reading this, which I think was Scalzi’s plan all along. Well played!
3.5 stars rounded up to 4 (I’m nice like that). I enjoyed the characters and the setup, as well as the final twist. It’s also well written and easy to read. It is very dated in places (people are always smoking cigarettes or weed and having sex, oh the 70’s), but all-in-all a good s-f novel. It didn’t make me want to read the rest of the series though, I think I’ll stop there.
Certainly not an easy read, but an interesting and surprising one. The experimental structure makes it awkward to read at times, especially for somebody like me who likes a more “classical” approach. It does cover very relevant themes and aged remarkably well for a book written in the 1960’s.
Brunner is definitely a great writer, but this book is not for everyone. It is much more a social study than anything else, and it’s made in a style that will rebuke many readers. As much as I found it interesting and well written, I didn’t enjoy reading it. I found it tedious, because of the structure. So it looses a star because of the readability, it it’s highly subjective and some readers will probably find this being a plus for the book rather than a negative.
Brunner is definitely a great writer, but this book is not for everyone. It is much more a social study than anything else, and it’s made in a style that will rebuke many readers. As much as I found it interesting and well written, I didn’t enjoy reading it. I found it tedious, because of the structure. So it looses a star because of the readability, it it’s highly subjective and some readers will probably find this being a plus for the book rather than a negative.
Really enjoyed that one, even though I’m not usually into fantasy. Very well paced with good characters and a compelling story. Definitely makes me want to read the other two books on the series.
4.5 stars. I enjoyed it even more than the Fifth Season. The world building was effortless in the first book, but now that it is done and that we have two narratives instead of three, it just flows. Jemisin is a great writer and I very much enjoyed the various characters’ arcs. Except maybe Alabaster, but I suspect the third book will help here, we’ll see.
Nevertheless, a great read, and I’m not usually a fantasy fan. Although, I might be a science fantasy fan and I didn’t even know it until now!
Nevertheless, a great read, and I’m not usually a fantasy fan. Although, I might be a science fantasy fan and I didn’t even know it until now!
I really enjoyed this whole trilogy. This last volume is about family, friends and relationships. I found it better paced than the 2nd one. Overall a very good trilogy, and I usually don't care much for fantasy. But this is fantasy settled in science and science-fiction, which makes it way more palatable to me.
Jemisin is also an excellent writer, which helps. I just wished she used the expedient "rusting" a bit less... I especially enjoyed the Nassun-Schaffa arc in this book. The final act was also rewarding. Highly recommended.
Jemisin is also an excellent writer, which helps. I just wished she used the expedient "rusting" a bit less... I especially enjoyed the Nassun-Schaffa arc in this book. The final act was also rewarding. Highly recommended.
Survol de l’épopée napoléonienne plutôt qu’un récit complet, les faits évoqués n’en demeurent pas moins justes et précis. Je ne recommande pas cette bande dessinée à un néophyte en histoire, il serait perdu entre les noms et les lieux, mais pour quelqu’un qui sly connaît un peu, ce livre vient ajouter un dynamisme visuel à une grande aventure.
Le précis historique de Jean Tulard en fin de volume offre également une bonne référence sur les moments clés de l’histoire de Napoléon.
Le dessin y est agréable mais inégal, surtout dans la troisième partie de l’œuvre. Je lui octroie 3.5 étoiles, arrondi à 4.
Le précis historique de Jean Tulard en fin de volume offre également une bonne référence sur les moments clés de l’histoire de Napoléon.
Le dessin y est agréable mais inégal, surtout dans la troisième partie de l’œuvre. Je lui octroie 3.5 étoiles, arrondi à 4.
