Becky Chambers (1) (1985–)

Rate the writing style (easy to read) (0-10): 9
Rate the writing style (creates vivid mental images) (0-10): 3
Rate the writing style (logical and smooth flow of events) (0-10): 1
Rate How interesting the plot is (can't put it down, want to read often) (0-10): 1
Book fails: 2.7/10
Stopped at 25%, it's not good. The narrative lacks cohesion, with poorly connected sentences and paragraphs, disrupting the plot's flow. Poor imagery and inconsistent descriptions make it difficult for readers to form clear mental images. Illogical progression and abrupt introductions of details create confusion. The narrative fails to engage the reader's imagination, with characters and settings lacking depth and lacked believable relatability. Overall, these negative writing attributes hinder the reader's experience. It's 1 over 5 and I am not sure I will continue plowing through.
So I decided not to waste any more time on this book. I'm 30% in, and it hasn't captured any interest or shown any signs of improvement with respect to the very poor narrative. I'm baffled by the high rating for what is essentially a boring account about space exploration based on someone's imagination imagination. There's no intrigue or anything that hooks you by this point. To me, that's a waste of time. It's disappointing, and it makes me question the reliability of the ratings.… (más)