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hedsek's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Overall, I enjoyed this book because of its creativity and nice writing style. The POV character provides a really interesting view on the world as, especially in the beginning, she's not that involved or interested in things so we just get glimpses. I have some issues with continuity and a few things that don't entirely make sense or where the solution to a really big problem kind of just appears out of nowhere. But in general, an interesting read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Self harm, War, Colonisation, Death, Drug use, Murder, and Addiction
Moderate: Suicide, Blood, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Medical content, Body horror, Slavery, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Gun violence
Minor: Religious bigotry, Sexual content, and Homophobia
msawyer77's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, War, Torture, Suicide, Xenophobia, Self harm, Violence, Death, and Gore
grubloved's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
super economical. very plot-driven, nearly no description, but manages to sink you into a really solid sense of alien place. love the intrigue and the beasties. kind of left me wanting more detail and atmosphere to sink my teeth into, but i have very specific tastes. china meville LET me see the beasts up close please. really fresh and inventive sci fi, does a bunch of things ive never seen done before!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Self harm, and Suicide attempt
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