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Karen Memory by Elizabeth Bear

2 reviews

roytoo's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Engaging steam punk story set in the Pacific Northwest
A very well written story about Karen, a seamstress (sex worker) in a fictional Pacific Northwest city who deliberately choose that career to when towards future goals.
Lots of very engaging characters in Karen's life as she works to help protect her friends, found family and city from people intent on harming them.

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adventurous dark funny fast-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book does a really good job of addressing racism within its historical context, without failing to challenge it. Karen is totally of her time, but also very open-minded and willing to challenge the norms of her time.

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