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Predictable and frustrating. Wouldn’t have finished except that it was a loan from my aunt.

Dear god, Ivy is so *dumb*. She makes such poor choices that it’s actually unbelievable. The author does this thing where Ivy recognizes a problem, and then just goes ahead anyway. I think the author is trying to show that she’s stubborn, but she just comes across as dumb. For example, she thinks that her food might be spiked, but then eats anyway— and is surprised when it is spiked! Auuugh!

A dark, dirty, horror filled world. I can’t put it down. I am fascinated by the religion the mc seems to be inventing to explain her world. God equals power. God is change. The world building is tremendous, and Butler is a talented writer; no part of the text feels extraneous. A warning though— the dog does die. I had to skip that part.

Ehhhh

It was okay.

While I really enjoyed Foundation, I’m not sure how I feel about Foundation and Empire so far. I think the repeated explanations of psycho-history and Seldon’s plans by each set of new characters are unnecessary. Pressing on though— just starting Part II.