A review by cossty
A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine

adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Maybe I went into this with the wrong expectations. I was expecting something different.

Not to mention that the most interesting thing to me, trying to solve the murder of a person which you have the younger version of in your head, was thrown out of the window in like a second chapter.

This book didn't really feel like a sci-fi book. People are still using physical mail, buying tickets for a train, etc.

Still pretty enjoyable read and I might pick up the sequel, but no promises.