A review by simonator
Persepolis Rising by James S.A. Corey

adventurous dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Interesting change from the previous style. The bad guys are three-dimensional, Singh is a fantastic villain, the politics are challenging in their ambivalence. The unfolding of parallel plots across the two main stages - Sol and Medina - act interact in engaging ways.