Review: The Subtle Art of Folding Space

The Subtle Art of Folding Space by John Chu
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Let me start by saying that there were some genuinely interesting aspects to this book; I particularly liked the metaphysical nature of the world-building.

While I don't entirely agree with comments claiming the book is hard to follow, I can see where they are coming from. The world-building is solid, but it could have been made a bit more accessible for casual readers.

Additionally, I was left wanting more from the resolution. It felt like there were little to no consequences for the actions taken. As for the sister, there were moments when she felt a bit two-dimensional, and I would have liked to see more exposition regarding her character. The final big confrontation also felt a little short.

All in all, I enjoyed the book. It introduces some genuinely interesting concepts, but it ultimately could have been expanded a bit. I hope this is the start of a series, as I would love to see a further exploration of these characters—in particular, the sister.

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