A review by alf_read
Orbital by Samantha Harvey

adventurous challenging informative slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

A book this short should not be so insufferable. I’m kind of surprised that it won the Booker Prize since it’s so removed from modern day issues and instead indulges in the narcissism of space exploration.