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I've had this book for a few years now, but it's taken me joining a science fiction book club to finally get around to reading it. I'd heard a lot of good things about it, so I went into it with high expectations. For the most part, it met those expectations.
Mandel is a fantastic writer. The plot hooked me right from the start, and her prose kept me immersed in the story. Even with all the time jumps and POV shifts, I stayed interested in all of it.
The thing is, though, is that this book feels l ...more
Mandel is a fantastic writer. The plot hooked me right from the start, and her prose kept me immersed in the story. Even with all the time jumps and POV shifts, I stayed interested in all of it.
The thing is, though, is that this book feels l ...more
3.5 stars
Although this book plodded slowly for the first third, by its end I appreciated the tapestry it wove. I found the story interesting, but the writing lacked rich imagery, and it contained much more telling than showing in terms of dialogue and characters' inner reflections. ...more
Although this book plodded slowly for the first third, by its end I appreciated the tapestry it wove. I found the story interesting, but the writing lacked rich imagery, and it contained much more telling than showing in terms of dialogue and characters' inner reflections. ...more
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