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awake_and_howling's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ahsoka323's review against another edition
2.0
I really, really wanted to like this book, but there was something about the writing style that just wasn't for me. An interesting story, and I'm definitely going to check out the TV show, but probably won't continue on with the series.
eli_mageofpages's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
rhdj's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
kpamper's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
hypatia13's review against another edition
4.0
Realistically, this was probably 3.5 stars. I liked most of it, but there were bits that bothered me. The first 2/3 or so I thought owed a lot to Firefly, and I was disappointed to see there was no acknowledgement. I didn't think either of the main characters was particularly sympathetic, but I don't think they were necessarily supposed to be either. It was an interesting concept though, and I will probably read the rest of the series.
prawnaseana's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A fantastic space epic with a large cast of driven characters and a plot that keeps on giving. It's only drawback is it's drawn out ending that leaves it feeling like sometimes it trying too hard to be more than it needs to be.
Leviathan wakes is a heart pounding space epic, set around a large scientific conspiracy that finds humanity facing it's possible extinction head on.
The story displays a diverse cast of characters that all compliment yet challenge each other to a perfect degree. Though sometimes relationships feel underdeveloped, the intensity of the plot and slow unravelling of the greatest threat humanity has ever faced, keep pushing the characters forward and challenge the very fibre of their being.
The main short coming of the story though is it's staggered climax. As the final crescendo builds, the story begins to feel dragged out. Constantly bouncing us back and forth between the 2 leading characters, as they face problem.after problem. Solving one, only to have another two arise in its place.
Eventually though, this space epic brings itself to a satisfying close. While still leaving enough loose ends and compelling questions to allow the expansion and development of this already, intricately woven tale.
Leviathan wakes is a heart pounding space epic, set around a large scientific conspiracy that finds humanity facing it's possible extinction head on.
The story displays a diverse cast of characters that all compliment yet challenge each other to a perfect degree. Though sometimes relationships feel underdeveloped, the intensity of the plot and slow unravelling of the greatest threat humanity has ever faced, keep pushing the characters forward and challenge the very fibre of their being.
The main short coming of the story though is it's staggered climax. As the final crescendo builds, the story begins to feel dragged out. Constantly bouncing us back and forth between the 2 leading characters, as they face problem.after problem. Solving one, only to have another two arise in its place.
Eventually though, this space epic brings itself to a satisfying close. While still leaving enough loose ends and compelling questions to allow the expansion and development of this already, intricately woven tale.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror
kurumipanda's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Genocide, Gore, Violence, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Medical content, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Cancer, Rape, and Torture