Holly Becker rated A Closed and Common Orbit: 4 stars

A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers (Wayfarers, #2)
Once, Lovelace had eyes and ears everywhere. She was a ship's artificial intelligence system - possessing a personality and very …
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Once, Lovelace had eyes and ears everywhere. She was a ship's artificial intelligence system - possessing a personality and very …

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I thoroughly enjoyed getting a look at some of the non-Radchaai civilizations, including the alien Geck. I also liked that the main character 'thought slow' - she didn't always have a witty retort, but it was a lot of fun to watch her figuring things out a little bit later. Once again, an engaging story against a backdrop of interesting gender & culture stuff.
Works well as a standalone novel, but I enjoyed the references to the events of the Ancillary books.
I thoroughly enjoyed getting a look at some of the non-Radchaai civilizations, including the alien Geck. I also liked that the main character 'thought slow' - she didn't always have a witty retort, but it was a lot of fun to watch her figuring things out a little bit later. Once again, an engaging story against a backdrop of interesting gender & culture stuff.
Works well as a standalone novel, but I enjoyed the references to the events of the Ancillary books.

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