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A sci fi author who addresses very human topics

Revisado: 01-15-24

I think this was the best book in the series. I very much enjoyed it. What I really like about Anne Leckie is her choice of exploring unfamiliar topics in the sci fi world like mental health and emotional resilience. I also love her use of flawed characters like lieutenant Siverden. Other themes explored in this book include the definition of person hood, artificial intelligence, and tyranny.

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Interesting Concept

Revisado: 11-23-23

An anthropologist finds himself stranded in a non technological civilization. I enjoyed this book. I found the narration difficult to hear at times as the narrator has a tendency to end his sentences quietly. However I found the plot and characters interesting. Dealing with mental illness, the value of different personality types, and the way technology can seem like magic to non advanced people are some of the themes explored.

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A grand odyssey

Revisado: 09-30-23

This book is definitely worth the read it’s a true work of artistic fiction. However, audio may not be the best media to experience this book as there are many stops, side plots, different main characters and chapters that aren’t part of the main storyline. More than anything this book is a triumph for the lgbtq community as three of the main characters are trans or gay. I really have to hand it to the author for creating the character of k. Amal Carne. Such an interesting character! And so unique.

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phenomenal

Revisado: 11-10-20

overall this book kept me interested from beginning to end. the wide story arc covers many thousands of years and includes interesting characters. I will say there really isn't one main character to follow, rather there are a few main characters that the author spends more time on. that being said, this book isn't very character driven. it's plot driven. I like a good balance of both but this book still kept things interesting for me. I also found the content very original-- not your typical sci fi novel where the world is about to end due to humans polluting it or aliens invading. it was a completely new spin on the world ending theme. also this book is quite long. in all honesty the author could have broken it up into two books. but you get more bang for your buck with the length. the only downside that I could find was the amount of technobabble that the author felt the need to include. he really could have foregone a lot of it and still communicated just the few key facts about space travel needed to keep the reader engaged.

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Long Earth 2

Revisado: 08-16-19

Great story, seems to have borrowed a lot from the long Earth. Way too much swearing. the narrator did a terrific job I'm anxious for the next book

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Is there more?

Revisado: 07-29-19

kind of a hodgepodge. some loose ends weren't resolved. great writing though. I wish this was more of a finished novel.

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not as good as the first book

Revisado: 06-27-19

this book was hard to follow. too much psychobabble and technobabble. the story kept me interested, mostly but it needed editing.

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bizarre premise but great read

Revisado: 06-18-19

initially I had my doubts about this book because the premise is slightly bizarre. as the story gets rolling though the authors grasp of detail and concept for the universe he has created really pull you in. lots of plot twists kept me interested. the characters were interesting and uniquely flawed...making them very believable. the author makes you hold your breath for the ending but don't worry it's very satisfying. my only complaint is that there is a lot of swearing.

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how to justify all your life choices

Revisado: 06-05-19

some good insights here but I think she wrote this to justify her choice of neglecting her kids. I'm sorry but you can't be a workaholic constantly going to business trips and conferences and expect to give your kids all they need. sorry you just can't do it all. no one is going to love your kids like you do. period. not their teacher, not their babysitter. the mantra of this book is you are good enough the way you are blah blah blah. yes women do need to be more positive but our society as a whole has lost the art of realistic criticism. Rachel misses the boat on that one.

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Spanish

Revisado: 09-06-18

I definitely feel like the pimsleur courses help me learn Spanish. The vocabulary is explained well and there are plenty of opportunities to practice. I do wish there was more review of earlier chapters. one more critique I have is that I often have to pause the audio book or I don't have enough time to think of the correct response. I wish there was more wait time.

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