matthewmincher@bookwyrm.social reviewed Shroud by Adrian Tchaikovsky
In darkness
4 stars
Humanity lands on a gas giant and encounters alien life vastly different from ours. This split POV book alternates between human survivors and the aliens.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The different perspectives worked well together, creating a compelling narrative. It depicts a persistent, efficiency-driven corporate human future alongside a naive but increasingly comprehending alien gestalt.
However, the ending was a bit difficult for me. On the one hand, it was a satisfying conclusion that left me eager to speculate about what might happen next. On the other hand, I felt like I wanted more. I’m not sure if there will be more books in the series, but I read it assuming it was a standalone novel.
