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Some Desperate Glory

Emily Tesh
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Some Desperate Glory

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

Book Brief

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Emily Tesh

Some Desperate Glory

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

438

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Science Fiction
Setting

Space • Future

Theme
Space
Topic
LGBTQ+
Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Some Desperate Glory, Emily Tesh presents a science fiction narrative focusing on Kyr, a young person in a militaristic society aiming to avenge Earth’s destruction. As they navigate survival in space, Kyr discovers truths about their community and questions their beliefs, confronting the complexities of identity, loyalty, and morality on their transformative journey.

Challenging

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.3

16,914 ratings

79%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh has been praised for its imaginative world-building and compelling character development. Many readers appreciate the intricate plot and philosophical depth. However, some find the pacing uneven and felt the narrative could have benefited from tighter editing. Overall, the novel is regarded as an ambitious and thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Some Desperate Glory?

A reader who relishes intricate sci-fi with rich character development and existential themes would enjoy Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh. Fans of Ender's Game and Dune who appreciate nuanced moral dilemmas and immersive world-building will find this novel compelling.

4.3

16,914 ratings

79%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

438

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Science Fiction
Setting

Space • Future

Theme
Space
Topic
LGBTQ+
Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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