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pharmdad2007's review against another edition
5.0
Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the audiobook ARC!
I've been a huge Robin Sloan fan since his first novel, Mr Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, which I've now read probably 6 times. So of course, I love the fact that he continues to dip into the well of 'Penumbra-adjacent stories'. And while this book definitely has more of a connection to the author's second novel, Sourdough, it's all in the same universe, and I love it.
The character development in this book is really quite good for a novella, and it definitely stands strong as a book of its own, even if you're not familiar with the related works of the author. The narrator does a great job of capturing the atmosphere and the essence of the story. A really nice piece of work all around.
I've been a huge Robin Sloan fan since his first novel, Mr Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, which I've now read probably 6 times. So of course, I love the fact that he continues to dip into the well of 'Penumbra-adjacent stories'. And while this book definitely has more of a connection to the author's second novel, Sourdough, it's all in the same universe, and I love it.
The character development in this book is really quite good for a novella, and it definitely stands strong as a book of its own, even if you're not familiar with the related works of the author. The narrator does a great job of capturing the atmosphere and the essence of the story. A really nice piece of work all around.
emmamargaretc's review against another edition
2.5
not my favorite Robin Sloane read but still worth it
rottyreads's review against another edition
4.0
This is my first Robin Sloan book. I was pleasantly surprised. I was in love with all the characters. I loved the idea of it all. The intrigue of stealing vines and propagation. I wonder if it's the wine lover in me or the true crime lover. But either way. I loved this book. I hope there's another book to come. That ending was just too good! I wanted so much more. I didn't know it was a novella. So good.
Thank you, Netgalley & Macmillan Audio for the ARC of the audiobook
Thank you, Robin Sloan for this book
Thank you, Pavi Proczko for the incredible narration!
Thank you, Netgalley & Macmillan Audio for the ARC of the audiobook
Thank you, Robin Sloan for this book
Thank you, Pavi Proczko for the incredible narration!
ana_distracted's review
adventurous
hopeful
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
bookdragon_sansan's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
4.75
emilyyyygut's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.75
Fun, and easy but not simple.
vermilious's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
corrompido's review
3.0
Decent short story that relates to Sloan's major two books. The first third or so really pulled me in; Sloan almost channels Neal Stephenson in his amazement at small details on how the world works (while avoiding the bloat sometimes common in Stephenson's stories).
The story moved along nicely, but never pulled me in enough to care about the last third.
The story moved along nicely, but never pulled me in enough to care about the last third.