João-Luis reviewed The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers (Wayfarers, #1)
Review of 'The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
7.5/10
Paperback, 352 pages
French language
Published Aug. 25, 2016 by L'Atalante.
4 stars
(269 reviews)
Rosemary, jeune humaine inexpérimentée, fuit sa famille de richissimes escrocs. Elle est engagée comme greffière à bord du Voyageur, un vaisseau qui creuse des tunnels dans l’espace, où elle apprend à vivre et à travailler avec des représentants de différentes espèces de la galaxie : des reptiles, des amphibiens et, plus étranges encore, d’autres humains. La pilote, couverte d’écailles et de plumes multicolores, a choisi de se couper de ses semblables ; le médecin et cuistot occupe ses six mains à réconforter les gens pour oublier la tragédie qui a condamné son espèce à mort ; le capitaine humain, pacifiste, aime une alien dont le vaisseau approvisionne les militaires en zone de combat ; l’IA du bord hésite à se transférer dans un corps de chair et de sang… Les tribulations du Voyageur, parti pour un trajet d’un an jusqu’à une planète lointaine, composent la tapisserie chaleureuse d’une famille unie …
Rosemary, jeune humaine inexpérimentée, fuit sa famille de richissimes escrocs. Elle est engagée comme greffière à bord du Voyageur, un vaisseau qui creuse des tunnels dans l’espace, où elle apprend à vivre et à travailler avec des représentants de différentes espèces de la galaxie : des reptiles, des amphibiens et, plus étranges encore, d’autres humains. La pilote, couverte d’écailles et de plumes multicolores, a choisi de se couper de ses semblables ; le médecin et cuistot occupe ses six mains à réconforter les gens pour oublier la tragédie qui a condamné son espèce à mort ; le capitaine humain, pacifiste, aime une alien dont le vaisseau approvisionne les militaires en zone de combat ; l’IA du bord hésite à se transférer dans un corps de chair et de sang… Les tribulations du Voyageur, parti pour un trajet d’un an jusqu’à une planète lointaine, composent la tapisserie chaleureuse d’une famille unie par des liens plus fondamentaux que le sang ou les lois : l’amour sous toutes ses formes.
Loin de nous offrir un space opera d’action et de batailles rangées, Becky Chambers signe un texte tout en humour et en tendresse subtile. Elle réussit le prodige de nous faire passer en permanence de l’exotisme à la sensation d’une familiarité saisissante.
Christian reviewed The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers (Wayfarers, #1)
Review of 'The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet' on 'Goodreads'
1 star
I really don't know where to start. This book just plain sucks, sorry. No overarching story and character development is pretty much non-existent. Just finished it, and I'm now sitting here thinking what the book was about. What was the story? I read a lot of not-so-good books, but this is the worst in a long time. Character story lines just come and go, none, except for Lovie is resolved. And that is also badly written. Wtf. I really can't fathom how this book has a 4.16 star rating. Is it because the author was "progressive" with the weird pronoun thing? Am I too old for this book?
What I did like though, where the characters and the energy of the techs.
Mollarom reviewed The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers (Wayfarers, #1)
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4 stars
What a fun book! It's a rollicking sci-fi tale like Red Dwarf and Hitchhiker's Guide, only with characters with better back stories and motivations. I can't help but appreciate how apt the title is. It's all about the journey and the people we meet, not the destination.
V171 reviewed The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers (Wayfarers, #1)
Review of 'The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (Wayfarers, #1)' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
All hesitations I had at the beginning of this book quickly evaporated once the plot got going. In typical Becky Chambers fashion, this story was touching, gentle, compelling, complex, and fascinating all at once. In the beginning, I was concerned that the story seemed to simply just be about a spunky, diverse crew of lovable crew mates who all have wacky relationships and interactions with each other. And while that's not necessarily untrue, the character development and the depths that we explore each character's emotions and anxieties really made them come alive, each in unique ways. The pacing initially felt slow with a LOT of time being spent with characters just interacting with each other and no real forward movement of the story. But as the story picked up, it became apparent that so much of those seemingly "small" interactions played a role in the overall narrative. It all came …
All hesitations I had at the beginning of this book quickly evaporated once the plot got going. In typical Becky Chambers fashion, this story was touching, gentle, compelling, complex, and fascinating all at once. In the beginning, I was concerned that the story seemed to simply just be about a spunky, diverse crew of lovable crew mates who all have wacky relationships and interactions with each other. And while that's not necessarily untrue, the character development and the depths that we explore each character's emotions and anxieties really made them come alive, each in unique ways. The pacing initially felt slow with a LOT of time being spent with characters just interacting with each other and no real forward movement of the story. But as the story picked up, it became apparent that so much of those seemingly "small" interactions played a role in the overall narrative. It all came together in a truly masterful way, all the way through the end. For video game fans out there, this has an extremely Mass Effect feel with extremely unique characters, personal storylines, complex relationships, and a lot of love. I loved this so much, I think I'm going to immediately jump into the next one.
Douglasfur reviewed The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers (Wayfarers, #1)
The Long Way To A Small Angry Planet
4 stars
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LouInABook reviewed The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers (Wayfarers, #1)
a story that thrives on its characters
5 stars
The basic storyline of this book is nothing entirely out of the ordinary: Space crew gets dangerous but lucrative job offer, travels to their destinations, stuff happens there and along the way. You can take the title literally: it's a long way but only a small planet (episode).
I liked the world building, but especially the way the protagonists interact with each other. It's a story that is, for once, not driven by toxic behavior and the inability to communicate, but instead based on empathy and mutual support. The characters belong to different alien and human races, they do sometimes face conflicts over their specific needs, but frequently try to find solutions that work for everyone. In some ways, it seemed like an enhanced and more diverse version of the "Firefly" crew to me (which I loved).
This is a read leaves you with more positive than negative emotions, while …
The basic storyline of this book is nothing entirely out of the ordinary: Space crew gets dangerous but lucrative job offer, travels to their destinations, stuff happens there and along the way. You can take the title literally: it's a long way but only a small planet (episode).
I liked the world building, but especially the way the protagonists interact with each other. It's a story that is, for once, not driven by toxic behavior and the inability to communicate, but instead based on empathy and mutual support. The characters belong to different alien and human races, they do sometimes face conflicts over their specific needs, but frequently try to find solutions that work for everyone. In some ways, it seemed like an enhanced and more diverse version of the "Firefly" crew to me (which I loved).
This is a read leaves you with more positive than negative emotions, while being interesting enough to always keep you engaged.
LouInABook reviewed The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers (Wayfarers, #1)
a story that thrives on its characters
5 stars
The basic storyline of this book is nothing entirely out of the ordinary: Space crew gets dangerous but lucrative job offer, travels to their destinations, stuff happens there and along the way. You can take the title literally: it's a long way but only a small planet (episode).
I liked the world building, but especially the way the protagonists interact with each other. It's a story that is, for once, not driven by toxic behavior and the inability to communicate, but instead based on empathy and mutual support. The characters belong to different alien and human races, they do sometimes face conflicts over their specific needs, but frequently try to find solutions that work for everyone. In some ways, it seemed like an enhanced and more diverse version of the "Firefly" crew to me (which I loved).
This is a read leaves you with more positive than negative emotions, while …
The basic storyline of this book is nothing entirely out of the ordinary: Space crew gets dangerous but lucrative job offer, travels to their destinations, stuff happens there and along the way. You can take the title literally: it's a long way but only a small planet (episode).
I liked the world building, but especially the way the protagonists interact with each other. It's a story that is, for once, not driven by toxic behavior and the inability to communicate, but instead based on empathy and mutual support. The characters belong to different alien and human races, they do sometimes face conflicts over their specific needs, but frequently try to find solutions that work for everyone. In some ways, it seemed like an enhanced and more diverse version of the "Firefly" crew to me (which I loved).
This is a read leaves you with more positive than negative emotions, while being interesting enough to always keep you engaged.
Chungledown Bim reviewed The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers (Wayfarers, #1)
Review of 'The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (Wayfarers, #1)' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
So cute & sweet, just tootling along on a space adventure where nothing truly terrible happens. Touches on all manner of complex topics, peril, sex, war, ethics, xenophobia, capitalism, eugenics, death - but it's all mild & heart-warming, somehow. I suppose it's all counterbalanced & so gently done. I've already started the second book because I don't want it to end.
Jaelyn reviewed The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers (Wayfarers, #1)
Review of 'The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet' on 'Storygraph'
5 stars
When I first read this, I was kind of missold it as a scifi adventure and gave up a bit confused. Knowing later it is more about characters, vibes and community I gave it another shot and it rapidly became my favourite book in years. I’m really love the world in these books with the diversity of cultures across the species but remaining thoroughly character focused throughout. Some very sweet and tender moments. It's the beautiful hopepunk we desperately need right now .
When I first read this, I was kind of missold it as a scifi adventure and gave up a bit confused. Knowing later it is more about characters, vibes and community I gave it another shot and it rapidly became my favourite book in years. I’m really love the world in these books with the diversity of cultures across the species but remaining thoroughly character focused throughout. Some very sweet and tender moments. It's the beautiful hopepunk we desperately need right now .
rainbowreckoner reviewed The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers (Wayfarers, #1)
Review of 'The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (Wayfarers, #1)' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
What a charming, fun, thoughtfully put together book. I tore through it without being able to stop myself. Big Firefly energy, but with queerness and curiosity, and no machismo. I liked that it asked interesting questions and incorporated so many perspectives while keeping the action going and fully fleshing out the characters. I think Dr. Chef, Ashby, Sissix, and Kizzy (who is surely my ADHD brethen) are my favorite characters, but I enjoyed them all by the end. Can't wait to read the next installment!
meeg reviewed The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers (Wayfarers, #1)
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5 stars
Really heartwarming, feels like a warm hug (which says a lot for a book about space travel).
Nostradamnit reviewed The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers (Wayfarers, #1)
Review of 'The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
I loved this book. I loved the humanity, the ways it addressed so many of our current problems of racism, sexism and personal and cultural differences. A really fun read.
sarah reviewed The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers (Wayfarers, #1)
actual non-human aliens!!
5 stars
Someone recommended this to me when I was looking for good rich sff reading and it hit the spot. It's an episodic plot, which I don't always love, but it worked for me here, given the complexity of the world-building and the assortment of characters. I was not expecting so much depth to the characters nor the deep emotions. In any case, I looked forward to returning to it every night I was reading it and now I miss that world! on to the next, of course
state_electrician reviewed The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers (Wayfarers, #1)
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1 star
DNF.
This book is not for me. I started it because I wanted more from the "like Firefly", meaning an ensemble crew on an old but beloved spacecraft, pile and it started off OK. But about 100 pages in I gave up. I still didn't give a damn about any of the characters and the writing was so - damn - full - of boring explanations. I am a big fan of "show, don't tell" and this book is the opposite of that. And with the writing not being my thing, on top of that the characters are somehow too quirky and yet generic in their quirkiness. There wasn't a single thing in this book that I liked.
But don't let that stop you. It has received high reviews, so some people do find something in this book.
Felis reviewed The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers (Wayfarers, #1)
Review of 'The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (Wayfarers, #1)' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Great!!
