A review by although
Star Maker by Olaf Stapledon

reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

What a tough book to review.  It was heinously boring and slow.  Who in the world wants to read a scifi travelogue with no plot or characters?.  At the same time, it's hard to divorce the review from this book's historical significance.  Clearly, the concepts and "world-building" in this book were way ahead of their time and influential on the future of scifi.  2 stars for enjoyment, 4 stars for historical significance = 3/5 total.