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zoereads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Death, and Deportation
Moderate: Xenophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Confinement, Violence, Slavery, Gun violence, Classism, and Racism
Minor: Vomit, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Rape, Sexual content, and War
loonylovegood's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
The idea of this book as a post-climate change dystopia is great and important but it lacks in its execution. The story is missing depth, concerning both the plot and the characters. Themes and characters should have been explored instead of ditching them right away. Unnecessary details are explained whereas important questions remain unanswered. The government desperately tries to convince people to 'breed' when there are 'others' out there that would do anything to be able to live in what is left of the UK. Isn't that a solution to the problem? One that would make the entire storyline completely unnecessary. And why are the failed defenders put to sea instead of simply being killed? All in all, not a great dystopia. Go and read one of the other great ones out there instead!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Murder
Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Racism, Slavery, and Xenophobia
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