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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
werns's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: War, Xenophobia, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Mental illness, Gun violence, Gore, and Body horror
pvbobrien's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Body horror, Gore, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Cursing, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Police brutality, Medical content, and War
Minor: Suicide, Xenophobia, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Cancer, Hate crime, Kidnapping, Rape, Trafficking, and Vomit
iono's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Grief, War, Suicide, Murder, Death, Excrement, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Genocide, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Racism, and Hate crime
Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual content
grummy_mania's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: War, Xenophobia, and Suicidal thoughts
mostlyvoidpartiallystars's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Excrement, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Misogyny, Violence, Vomit, and Body horror
Moderate: Pedophilia, Misogyny, Sexual violence, War, Xenophobia, Homophobia, and Medical content
clalaure'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: Gun violence, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Sexual content and Xenophobia
rynaissanceenby'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
4.25
The characters were relatable, and their flaws were infuriating in the best way. The one character flaw I didn't really jive with, though, was how Miller thought about Julie. He is supposed to be like 50 and she is supposed to be like 26 or something, and his romantic pinings for her come off as really creepy. Furthermore, this easily could have been fixed by him viewing her more as a daughter figure than a romantic interest.
I appreciated the diversity in the cast. The culture that was developed for people who lived outside of Earth and Mars felt rich and interesting. The author took the time to think about what sorts of things would shape such a culture, and he did a good job of expressing those characteristics in writing. It was a bit frustrating how often the women felt completely outnumbered by men, though. It was used as a plot point, so it made sense why it had to be that way, but I would rather the author find a different point to make, so women could have more equal treatment.
Overall, I think the author put a lot of thought into the science and technology of the universe in a really satisfying way. He's no Andy Weir, but the technology generally passes the first and second glances. He seems to have thought a lot about the implications of life throughout the solar system, and he did a great job bringing that thinking into the book.
The enemies were visceral and unique. Disturbing in the best way.
This book definitely lives up to the label of "space opera," and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
Graphic: Violence and Gore
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, War, and Xenophobia
nebulous40's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Blood, Classism, Gun violence, Addiction, Genocide, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Colonisation, Gore, Grief, Violence, War, and Xenophobia
katastrophi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Genocide, Violence, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Xenophobia, and War
Minor: Cancer