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hirsute'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
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, War, Xenophobia, Racism, Death, Sexual content, Mental illness, Classism, Alcoholism, Cursing, Murder, Gun violence, and Alcohol
mousereader's review against another edition
2.0
I prefer my sci-fi to be as imaginative, adventurous, and action-packed as Brandon Sanderson's or as innovative, interesting, and intelligent as Becky Chambers'.
Moderate: Rape, Murder, Gun violence, War, Alcoholism, Cursing, Police brutality, and Xenophobia
swordrager's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Torture, Police brutality, Physical abuse, Murder, Addiction, Confinement, Terminal illness, War, Child death, Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Alcohol, Classism, Genocide, Excrement, Violence, Cancer, Gun violence, Vomit, Xenophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Trafficking, Medical content, Gore, Abandonment, Self harm, Grief, Cursing, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Pandemic/Epidemic, Alcoholism, Body horror, Colonisation, Deportation, Blood, and Drug use
Moderate: Sexual violence, Slavery, Sexual harassment, Drug abuse, and Sexual assault
ruyanda'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Body horror, Chronic illness, Pandemic/Epidemic, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Suicide, Murder, Mass/school shootings, Injury/Injury detail, War, Cancer, and Medical content
Minor: Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Stalking, Infertility, Drug use, Alcoholism, Genocide, and Grief
rachaelbunny's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Xenophobia, Body horror, Violence, War, Suicidal thoughts, Cursing, Death, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Vomit, Gun violence, and Genocide
Minor: Alcoholism, Sexual assault, and Cancer
bkwrm1317's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Currently planning to try out books 2 and 3, but not thinking this is a series finisher for me, unfortunately.
Graphic: Body horror and Gore
Moderate: Classism, Gun violence, Violence, Xenophobia, and Death
Minor: Vomit, War, and Medical content
saroreen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Xenophobia, Suicide, War, Body horror, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Blood, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, Alcoholism, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit
carter1315's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Genocide, Gore, and Body horror
Moderate: Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content, Confinement, Xenophobia, and Vomit
bookswithbethx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Genocide, Vomit, Murder, Violence, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Death, Xenophobia, War, Rape, Pandemic/Epidemic, Sexual violence, Confinement, and Body horror
xta_07'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? No
4.75
This is my second time reading, and I think I may have enjoyed it even more than the first time!
I love that even thought this book is about war, politics, and discussion on ethics - it takes it down to the human level. The novel is told from two perspectives, one a person who always trys to do the right thing no matter what the consequences might be. And, another who does what needs to be done no matter what that might make him in the end.
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes detective noir stories, morally gray hero’s, or hero’s who always do the right thing, and people who enjoy political thrillers. If you’re a sci-fi fan, you’ll enjoy it even more!
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Murder, and Body horror
Moderate: Xenophobia, Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, and War
Minor: Rape