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Sasu recenserade A Closed and Common Orbit av Becky Chambers (Wayfarers, #2)

Bittersweet and Moving

5 stjärnor

This hurt me in a good way. Tears flowed. Not recommended for consumption on public transportation or in a café for anyone who is averse to crying in public.

Not only is the story an engaging one, the themes are immediately relevant to the situation we currently find ourselves in and again provide an excellent illustration of how #kindness and #care is not only good to have, but indispensable for our survival.

Listened to the #Booktrack edition again. Pleasantly cinematic like the first, and again like the first, a few of the soundtrack choices didn't quite mesh with the mood of the scenes they were in. Overall, though, the effect was one of augmentation rather than distraction.

This hurt me in a good way. Tears flowed. Not recommended for consumption on public transportation or in a café for anyone who is averse to crying in public.

Not only is the story an engaging one, the themes are immediately relevant to the situation we currently find ourselves in and again provide an excellent illustration of how #kindness and #care is not only good to have, but indispensable for our survival.

Listened to the #Booktrack edition again. Pleasantly cinematic like the first, and again like the first, a few of the soundtrack choices didn't quite mesh with the mood of the scenes they were in. Overall, though, the effect was one of augmentation rather than distraction.

jon_bon recenserade A Closed and Common Orbit (Wayfarers, #2) av Becky Chambers

None

5 stjärnor

Uppföljaren om möjligt ännu bättre än debuten The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet. Även om det inte kan bli mer än 5. Kanske 5+? Familjerelationer, vänskap, kärlek och den fascinerande variationen av skillnader mellan såväl rymdvarelser som artificiella intelligenser. Och likheter.

Eph (they, them) recenserade A Closed and Common Orbit av Becky Chambers (Wayfarers, #2)

Review of 'A Closed and Common Orbit' on 'Goodreads'

5 stjärnor

Chambers is a great author and I love immersing myself into her universes.

moving to outside.ofa.dog recenserade A Closed and Common Orbit av Becky Chambers (Wayfarers, #2)

made me cry more than once

5 stjärnor

I absolutely adored this book. I realise that part of this is that it was a perfect little escape while I was stuck at home with covid, but I do also think it's really wonderful.

It has some similar strengths to the first in the series, in that it's mostly about the relationships between a few outcast characters that become a chosen family and just happen to be in space. But if anything I think it's better written (I guess Chambers getting into her stride with book 2), and benefits from being a more focussed story of a smaller number of characters. And has some weightier things to say about embodiment, the tension between fitting in and freedom, and loyalty & reciprocity.

I am excited about the rest of the series.

I absolutely adored this book. I realise that part of this is that it was a perfect little escape while I was stuck at home with covid, but I do also think it's really wonderful.

It has some similar strengths to the first in the series, in that it's mostly about the relationships between a few outcast characters that become a chosen family and just happen to be in space. But if anything I think it's better written (I guess Chambers getting into her stride with book 2), and benefits from being a more focussed story of a smaller number of characters. And has some weightier things to say about embodiment, the tension between fitting in and freedom, and loyalty & reciprocity.

I am excited about the rest of the series.

Björn recenserade A Closed and Common Orbit (Wayfarers, #2) av Becky Chambers

None

4 stjärnor

Smaller than its predecessor, which doesn't hurt it at all; where The Long Way... literally travelled halfway across the galaxy, this one is about being stuck in one place - either one body or one scrapyard - and having to deal with that. Which not only makes it extra relatable under Current Circumstances, but also allows its characters to live more in this strange, harsh but ultimately optimistic world that Chambers has created. The writing is still more cinematic (or TV-matic) than literary, but it works, and she brings a few angles to the age-old are-AI-people Bladerunner shit that feel fresh. And any book that makes me pick it up before I get out of bed gets an above average grade from me.

Jennulator recenserade A Closed and Common Orbit (Wayfarers, #2) av Becky Chambers

None

5 stjärnor

I loved this! Seriously, I read it on my commutes to and from work and was always bummed out when I had to put down the book! The characters are awesome, both stories are very interesting and gives a lot of depth to Pepper and Sidra. Blue is one of the few male characters (and I love that the majority of the cast are female) and he’s so adorable! The book gave me a lot of feels too - damn you Becky Chambers for making me cry on the metro lol! But all in all, a very enjoyable experience! I’m really looking forward to Chambers’ next book!

Michael recenserade A Closed and Common Orbit av Becky Chambers (Wayfarers, #2)

Review of 'A Closed and Common Orbit' on 'GoodReads'

5 stjärnor

A wonderful sequel

This book went an entirely different direction from the first in the series, yet it was just as enjoyable. My favorite part of the book was the structure in which the two stories were told in parallel, coming together into a great finish. Can't wait for the third one!

Michael recenserade A Closed and Common Orbit av Becky Chambers (Wayfarers, #2)

Review of 'A Closed and Common Orbit' on 'Goodreads'

5 stjärnor

A wonderful sequel

This book went an entirely different direction from the first in the series, yet it was just as enjoyable. My favorite part of the book was the structure in which the two stories were told in parallel, coming together into a great finish. Can't wait for the third one!

Karolin

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1 januari 2018