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lexie_edmunds's review
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Suicide attempt
schnaucl's review
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I really liked this novel. The climate catastrophes on Earth seem frighteningly realistic.
The way the Sensus acted and the way people interacted with their phones also seemed sadly realistic. I'd like to think more people would think about the loss of privacy, but look at how people use their mobile phones today, or how many people have a Ring doorbell or an Amazon Echo or a smartwatch. We're all too happy to give up our privacy in the name of convenience or because we like tracking everything about ourselves.
The ultrawealthy thinking they can just buy their way out of the climate catastrophe also feels true to life.As does the willingness to abandon everyone else on Earth to a slow death by climate catastrophe. I do think it would be interesting to see what happens after the billionaires have been there a while and reality sets in.
Both the characters and the story were really interesting.
The way the Sensus acted and the way people interacted with their phones also seemed sadly realistic. I'd like to think more people would think about the loss of privacy, but look at how people use their mobile phones today, or how many people have a Ring doorbell or an Amazon Echo or a smartwatch. We're all too happy to give up our privacy in the name of convenience or because we like tracking everything about ourselves.
The ultrawealthy thinking they can just buy their way out of the climate catastrophe also feels true to life.
Both the characters and the story were really interesting.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Suicide attempt, Bullying, Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Sexual content
hetzelah's review
adventurous
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
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