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rose34's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Violence, Death, Emotional abuse, Suicide attempt, and Suicide
Moderate: Mental illness and Murder
Minor: Child abuse, Terminal illness, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Rape, Pedophilia, Death of parent, Child death, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Sexual content, Gun violence, Pandemic/Epidemic, Abandonment, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Injury/Injury detail
raptorq's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Blood, Gun violence, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Grief
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, and Police brutality
a_cera_t0ps's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
In alternating perspectives, our cast grows and shrinks.
The characters are well written. The book shows many of the different arguments/reasoning/stories without drowning out plot A or disrupting the collective pace of the story. The characters feel like real people, with real connections. While there is a crush and romantic connection, it never once cuts into the action. It only presents itself as a motive: a catalyst for an even and consistent amount of the story. The ending is realistic while still having a satisfying conclusion.
The Shusterman authors worked to gether to create a compelling dystopian story much in the same way George Orwell worked time and time to do. They wrote the book with a message. However, instead of creating an atmosphere of hopelessness, the Shustermans help to build a future, to show the fall out of if and when disaster passes. They don't water down (ha) the message, the importance, or the level of disaster, but they leave the reader with an enjoyable story. It's believable, even if extreme in nature.
Graphic: Gun violence, Pandemic/Epidemic, Murder, Physical abuse, Grief, and Violence
Moderate: Drug use, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Confinement, Car accident, Child death, Stalking, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Pedophilia
Minor: Animal cruelty, Pedophilia, Police brutality, and War
chloecantspell331's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Gun violence
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
bisexualchaos's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Grief, and Gun violence
Moderate: Pandemic/Epidemic, Car accident, Sexual harassment, Police brutality, and Blood
char42's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Violence, Sexual assault, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, and Self harm
Minor: Child death
glorytowers05's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Violence, Death, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Car accident
Minor: Cursing, Rape, Alcohol, Drug use, Kidnapping, and Adult/minor relationship
leonormsousa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
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REVIEW
Ever read a book that just founds a permanent space in your head, even when you’re not reading, even when you’ve finished it? Over my book nerd years, I found some, and for me, that’s always the sign of a good book! Dry is a part of this list, and you might have already guessed, it was a book I really enjoyed!
Although Dry is categorized as a science fiction and futuristic dystopian novel, I would say that it feels like neither. In fact, the story it tells could very easily happen tomorrow in some part of this world, and that’s maybe the scariest part about it. It’s daunting to imagine that what we’re reading could happen to us at any time!
I would say that although it’s a very accessible novel, as it is destined for young adults, it can probably get under your skin, whatever your age is. I found myself followed by this constant sense that something was wrong. Every time I opened the tap, every time I drank a glass of water, I had the most intrusive thoughts that the water wouldn’t come out, that I should make that glass last. A sign of how much of an immersive experience this book is.
Although maybe peculiar, the characters felt very real to me, and one of my favourite aspects of this book was definitely how the authors explored human nature and how it changes when survival instinct kicks in. I felt like everything was very well done, not being too much considering the audience, but also not too little considering the message that needed to be passed.
Overall, I would say this was a very solid 4-star book, and if I was already curious to read Scythe, now I know I’ve got to do it! If you like dystopias and adventure books, I would definitely recommend this one to you!
Moderate: Murder, Blood, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Police brutality
oliverreeds's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Pedophilia, Violence, Mental illness, Murder, Sexual assault, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Blood, Child death, Classism, and Gore
elleceeveee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Death, Murder, Violence, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief