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pandorasirens's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Does some interesting things with gender, and has a lot of complicated thoughts on religion that I personally enjoyed. Lyndall’s “New Woman” plot leaves a lot to be desired, but she’s a very interesting feminist character.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Bullying
Moderate: Fatphobia, Child abuse, and Misogyny
vanyavampi118's review against another edition
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I read it for university. Would not have picked it for myself. It wasn't bad, but characters don't develop a lot and I didn't enjoy the colonist setting.
Graphic: Colonisation, Racial slurs, and Racism
Minor: Animal death, Death of parent, Terminal illness, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Child death, and Death
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