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A review by paperback_whiplash
Shards of Earth by Adrian Tchaikovsky
adventurous
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Action-packed sci-fi epic.
There was a bigger emphasis on the gangsters and cultists than I originally thought. It felt like a set-up book for the rest of the trilogy. Lots of world-building, and tons of alien species to get your head around. I was abusing that glossary at the end of the book lol. The way space is described is super creepy. The thought of being stuck in space with the Architects lurking around somewhere ... no thanks.
Reminded me of the dread feeling I got from his other novel "Children of Ruin".
I definitely will be continuing the series.
There was a bigger emphasis on the gangsters and cultists than I originally thought. It felt like a set-up book for the rest of the trilogy. Lots of world-building, and tons of alien species to get your head around. I was abusing that glossary at the end of the book lol. The way space is described is super creepy. The thought of being stuck in space with the Architects lurking around somewhere ... no thanks.
Reminded me of the dread feeling I got from his other novel "Children of Ruin".
I definitely will be continuing the series.