Scan barcode
howlinglibraries's review against another edition
5.0
Since this is my introduction to the story, I can't say if it's a faithful adaptation, but I can say that it was an excellent, haunting read on its own. It didn't delve into much backstory at all on how things came to be or what life is like for women outside of The Red Centre, but it touched briefly on the conditions in the Colonies and Jezebel's, and it definitely made me interested in learning more. My only complaint was that the ending felt so abrupt, but at the same time, I can see that it was done so intentionally, and it made sense. I probably won't be rushing to pick up the original book right away, but only because I know it's going to be such a difficult read emotionally.
✨ Representation: queer and BIPOC side characters
Graphic: Kidnapping, Transphobia, Rape, Misogyny, Infidelity, Ableism, Medical content, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Murder, Blood, Religious bigotry, Infertility, Homophobia, Suicide, Torture, and War
jbosio's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Rape
cady_sass's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Classism, Forced institutionalization, Genocide, Grief, Police brutality, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Bullying, Infidelity, Trafficking, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, War, Lesbophobia, Medical trauma, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Body horror, Body shaming, Colonisation, Death, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Homophobia, Medical content, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, and Violence
pupaebug's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Suicide, Rape, Homophobia, Death, and Misogyny
cpersin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Torture, Slavery, Sexual assault, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Rape, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Car accident, Classism, Colonisation, Confinement, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Infertility, Lesbophobia, Murder, Police brutality, and Slavery
Minor: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Religious bigotry, Miscarriage, Homophobia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and War
contemporarymeepsie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Abortion
_moonbread's review
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Slavery and Rape
Minor: Pregnancy
klimatyczny_bluszcz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death, Murder, Rape, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Pregnancy, Sexism, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Suicide and Miscarriage
Minor: War and Grief
prehistoricpotatoes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Suicide, Torture, War, Rape, Murder, Homophobia, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Grief, Forced institutionalization, Death, Confinement, Slavery, Misogyny, Miscarriage, and Blood
alerdman's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Pregnancy and Sexism
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Forced institutionalization, and Rape
Minor: Infertility, Murder, and Miscarriage