so-soA strange story about anthropologists studying an alien culture. I think I would‘ve given it a pick if the anthros hadn‘t reinforced the culture‘s racism, or if they‘d been better at the whole “don‘t mess with the culture” thing, or if it weren‘t for some biological weirdness (convergent evolution?). It is a really interesting and different alien culture.
pick3.5/5 ⭐ Anthropology was really interesting, & exploration of grief-as-art. Lovely descriptions of songs/music/myth. Liked characters & interview-style chapters, but initial out-of-order arrangement made it difficult to follow timeline. Flatness of worldbuilding also made it difficult to get immersed in the culture. But the book is def worth a read. #projectSAMS
Thanks @CatLass007 for the #projectTBR rec! I'm starting Books of Great Alta next.
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