Some meta-spoilers ahead.
This has been my favorite out of the first five books (maybe comparable to the first one). After a very slow beginning, we get to read see perspectives of the four main characters. They all split up and handle some things related to their back-stories (expect for Holden who is mostly just bored from being all alone). When I was of the impression that this might be the most boring book ever, the biggest crisis (up to this point in the series; I haven't read the newer books yet) takes place and the different storylines slowly come together again - leading to a thrilling and suspenseful conclusion.
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René rated Strange Dogs: 3 stars
René rated The Vital Abyss: 4 stars
The Vital Abyss by James S.A. Corey (The Expanse, #3.5)
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The Churn by James S.A. Corey (The Expanse 0.3)
René rated The Color of Magic: 4 stars
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René rated Persepolis Rising: 5 stars
Persepolis Rising by James S.A. Corey (The Expanse, #7)
In the thousand-sun network of humanity's expansion, new colony worlds are struggling to find their way. Every new planet lives …
René rated Babylon's Ashes: 4 stars
Babylon's Ashes (The Expanse, #6)
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René reviewed Nemesis Games by James S.A. Corey (The Expanse, #5)
The fifth novel in Corey's New York Times bestselling Expanse series.
A thousand worlds have …
Review of 'Nemesis games' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
René rated Cibola Burn: 4 stars
Cibola Burn by James S.A. Corey (The Expanse, #4)
René rated Abaddon's Gate: 4 stars
René rated Caliban's War: 5 stars
Caliban's War by James S.A. Corey (The Expanse, #2)
We are not alone.
On Ganymede, breadbasket of the outer planets, a Martian marine watches as her platoon is slaughtered …
René rated Leviathan Wakes: 5 stars
Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey (The Expanse, #1)
Humanity has colonized the solar system—Mars, the Moon, the Asteroid Belt and beyond—but the stars are still out of our …
René rated Wachen! Wachen!: 4 stars
Wachen! Wachen! by Terry Pratchett
Here there be dragons ... and the denizens of Ankh-Morpork wish one huge firebreather would return from whence it came. …
Review of 'Artemis' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Rating this book is not easy. After having loved and sped through the Martian two years ago, I was really excited when Artemis was finally released. I finished it with almost the same speed and dedication as the Martian, though it fell a bit short. It was not bad - I would not have finished it that quickly then - but it wasn't awesome either.
The main character - Jazz Bashara - seems to have a similar personality and "writing style" as Mark Watney from The Martian (though this time the book is not in the form of a diary but written from the view of a first-person narrator): they both like puns, sarcasm and colourful language - even in the most desperate and even life-threatening situations. I can imagine how some people might see this as very off-putting.
The actual story is mostly believable, however in some cases the …
Rating this book is not easy. After having loved and sped through the Martian two years ago, I was really excited when Artemis was finally released. I finished it with almost the same speed and dedication as the Martian, though it fell a bit short. It was not bad - I would not have finished it that quickly then - but it wasn't awesome either.
The main character - Jazz Bashara - seems to have a similar personality and "writing style" as Mark Watney from The Martian (though this time the book is not in the form of a diary but written from the view of a first-person narrator): they both like puns, sarcasm and colourful language - even in the most desperate and even life-threatening situations. I can imagine how some people might see this as very off-putting.
The actual story is mostly believable, however in some cases the actions and results of actions seem a bit contrived. This would have been more of a problem if the book were longer.
Apart from the writing style that takes some getting used to (for some people) and the awesome (though a little contrived) plot, this book is a really nice read. Especially for people who liked The Martian (and/or sarcasm + puns). And if that does not convince you: The story is set in a city on the moon!