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kappafrog's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
The colony was pretty dystopian with such strong conservative values that it led to murder. It could have been interesting to see that explored a bit more, but actually, it was conveyed pretty well by the conditioning we saw Ofelia breaking out of.
This book will stay with me for a long time!
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Colonisation, and Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Infidelity, Medical content, Murder, Domestic abuse, Excrement, Infertility, Misogyny, Child death, Deportation, Grief, Pregnancy, Violence, Blood, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Sexual assault, War, Alcohol, Body shaming, Pandemic/Epidemic, Dementia, Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Mental illness
jhbandcats's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is not a complex tale with lots of ins and outs. It’s very simple and straightforward, and it’s so satisfying. It was fun reading of an elderly woman besting the young[er] scientists who think they’re so much smarter than she is. And the development of the friendship and respect between the woman Ofelia and the native creatures is written with such care. It’s clear the author loves her characters.
It was especially enjoyable to read a book with a happy ending. I read of too much misery in the news. This was a welcome break.
Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Violence
bea_evans's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Sexual assault, Bullying, Child death, Emotional abuse, and Misogyny
yrioona's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Death, Misogyny, and Physical abuse
Minor: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Rape