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emilycbaker's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
1.5
The main character does nothing redeemable to make up for his racism, religious superiority, misogyny, and ableism. The author absolutely did NOT have to use the racist phrasing and terminology to get his point across -- that it was in the voice of a sheltered Englishman of his time is no excuse. It didn't need these words. This book made me so angry. Literally the first book I've read by a male author in years and I regret it deeply.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Drug abuse, Grief, Vomit, Kidnapping, Trafficking, Violence, Colonisation, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Racism, Religious bigotry, Ableism, Addiction, Animal death, and Gun violence
Minor: Animal cruelty
silver_valkyrie_reads's review against another edition
It’s not terrible, but everything seems to be just a little more disturbing than it needs to be. A sprinkle of casual violence here, a dash of open sores there, and a continual reminiscing about a dead wife and baby throughout. Maybe it’s just about my current comfort read mood, but this isn’t working for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Confinement
Moderate: Child death, Grief, and Kidnapping
Minor: Cannibalism and Suicidal thoughts
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