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BOOK TRACKER #15 & #16
Jun. 8th, 2019 08:47 pm#15 On a Red Station, Drifting (The Universe of Xuya)
by Aliette de Bodard
Oh my gosh! So fascinating. Deeply political and character focused, where a lot of the story is in the white space around the embroidery. It was great to read about a space faring culture that wasn't North American -- I was fascinated by all the nuances in this, not just the main plot thread. The two main characters aren't exactly likable, and are both bitterly jealous about the other one's life -- that complexity infuses everything that Rich and detailed and emotionally intense.
#16 The Tea Master and the Detective (The Universe of Xuya)Oh my gosh! So fascinating. Deeply political and character focused, where a lot of the story is in the white space around the embroidery. It was great to read about a space faring culture that wasn't North American -- I was fascinated by all the nuances in this, not just the main plot thread. The two main characters aren't exactly likable, and are both bitterly jealous about the other one's life -- that complexity infuses everything that Rich and detailed and emotionally intense.
by Aliette de Bodard
Yes, absolutely Holmes and Watson, and I adored this one. I loved the mystery and the two characters, one human and one a mind ship, plus I got to see a different aspect of the Xuya universe. Loved the story and character background, the depth, and the way the plot and characterizations unfolded. I think it earns all of the accolades it has received.
