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dwindch'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
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Rape, Sexual assault, and Slavery
maziemouse's review against another edition
4.75
Moderate: Death, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Rape, Suicide, Torture, Blood, War, and Violence
saskiajva's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Even with these faults, I ended up plowing through this in just a couple days and am excited for book 2 and 3. I highly recommend this for fans of the Hunger Games and anyone who loves world building that features the cruelest of humanity and those moments that make you go âholy shit, thatâs messed upâ. The audiobook narrator also does a great job, though there was at least one line i couldnât understand what he said even after rewinding, and it was hard to tell who was talking on occasion, but overall it did not take away from my enjoyment.
Graphic: Slavery, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Death of parent, Excrement, Death, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, War, Fire/Fire injury, Rape, Grief, Murder, Blood, Classism, Torture, Violence, Body horror, Cannibalism, and Gore
Moderate: Rape and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Misogyny
has3000'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
4.5
Itâs much more of an adult book. Not explicit, but it contains rape, murder, and mutilation. The character interactions and politics are complicated and ever-changing.
One huge point in favor of this book is that itâs across space. The story takes place centuries in the future, after mankind has colonized not just Luna and Mars, but most of the moons in the solar system.
The main character has plenty of flaws, and fights within himself to control his instincts for the sake of the better, harder path. He also grows as a person and his view of others changes from very black and white into more complex hues (if youâll pardon the pun).
Graphic: Slavery, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual violence
Minor: Rape
Space, rebellion, mars,katharina90's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
2.0
I didn't care for the audiobook narration either.
Not going to pick up the sequel.
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Rape, Classism, Kidnapping, Slavery, and Confinement
Minor: Ableism, Cannibalism, and Colonisation
kayadargusch'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: Grief, War, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Slavery, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Murder, and Gore
jacksonmax12's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Pros: fast-paced but manageable, accessible sci-fi with exposition woven seamlessly into the story.
Cons: The main character has a lot of plot armor. There is a lot of graphic violence and child death
Graphic: Colonisation, Sexual assault, Death, Grief, Racism, Slavery, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Police brutality, Blood, Rape, Child abuse, Child death, and Kidnapping
guessgreenleaf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Torture, War, Classism, Slavery, Death of parent, Death, Violence, Alcoholism, Animal death, Blood, Child death, Grief, Gore, and Murder
Minor: Rape
jordyfrombookclub'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
5.0
A lot of reviewers note having to trudge through the start of the book. Personally, I could have gone for even more of this world-building story. You have to really experience being underground in the mines to believe our main characterâs fury. The book without the first 150 or so pages would fall quite flat.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, Classism, Murder, and War
Minor: Animal death
kimmy0__0'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: Violence, Slavery, and War
Moderate: Blood, Murder, and Death
Minor: Rape