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seanml's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A very funny, albeit tragic, look into all humanities and our future. Miller perfectly fuses the mysticism of religion, the stalwart progress of science, and the sadness of human memory. 9/10.
Graphic: Animal death and War
Moderate: Death, Genocide, Murder, and Child death
Minor: Cannibalism, Blood, and Medical content
sunn_bleach's review
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Come for the goofy Fallout-esque premise, stay for the catholic intrigue. Then prepare yourself for seriously considering the parallels of the Fall, mankind’s self-destruction as a cycle, and whether there’s dramatic irony in a church rediscovering conservatism or being a keystone in the world.
Graphic: Death and War
Minor: Animal death, Vomit, and Child death
aerolich's review
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: War, Animal death, Suicide, Terminal illness, Child death, Gaslighting, and Medical content
genorgana's review against another edition
challenging
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
While the book has aged quite a bit, it is has a lot to offer to lovers of classic science fiction. The post apocalyptic world building is interesting. The themes of science and theology are explored in a unique way, while showcasing flaws and the fragile humanity of each endeavor. Miller draws a picture of the inevitability of humanity's self-destruction, who's echos are still relevant today. The atomic bomb scared him, but the underlying culture he describes is just as relevant for global warming, or whatever might else might keep you awake at night..
Minor: Child death and Sexism
alexalily's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Ableism, Gore, Medical content, Medical trauma, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Terminal illness
Minor: Cannibalism, Child death, and Animal death
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