Charlie

This book started out really strong . I cared about the characters and their story. Then the second story started and it became really boring. The new story held little interest for me and was really just a lot of philosophical rambling.

Second read. First was decades ago in my teens when it came out. Still wonderful. A world so rich I can't bear leaving it behind.

Great quick read. But not simple or trashy. Just well written and a great, unique idea. I loved the main character and his dilemma felt understandable. I picked this book up on whim and an m glad I did!

I'm not usually in to fantasy but this one grabbed me. Likely because it wasn't pretending to be about kings and queens and dragons and magic. It's all entirely created works with lots of different kinds of sentient life, none of which are human. It helps that Martha Wells is an excellent writer.

This is not like Murderbot at all so don't expect that. But she's still very good at her craft.

Good. Got a bit tedious with me. Teenage angst and depression. But the interesting setting for a book that's really all about mental health and much less about that time.