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shoshin's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
The prose is beautiful, but I can't say it's a good book. Misogynist, "myth of the noble savage" colonialism with a hefty dose of protagonist and writer alike apparently not realizing what a terrible person the protagonist is throughout the story. (Probably because it's semi-autobiographical.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Body horror
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