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clemrain's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This book made me cry. It was written so softly and always punched you hard when you’re not expecting it. The pacing is brilliant. Slow in the following of the journey, tense and fast in difficult situations. It flows well. I didn’t find myself bored at all.
The characters mean a lot to me. I wanted them safe. And each brutality to them hit me. I’m happy with the ending but it is bittersweet. Leaves room for another book but I wouldn’t say it’s a necessity.
I really appreciated how Indigenous cultures and ideas took center in this book. It wasn’t an apocalypse more than it was how people thrive and follow their beliefs even in hard times. There’s a lot of talks about “land being reclaimed” in the apocalyptic genre, but I’ve found they create an antagonistic caricature of tribal cultures. This book is what I would expect realistically what cultures who connect with the land would do.
Overall, this book doesn’t have much in terms of plot. It’s very similar to The Road. There is a journey, and the story isn’t about the destination. You have to care about the journey. And I did. Great read.
Graphic: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide, Body horror, Blood, Death, Pandemic/Epidemic, Religious bigotry, Colonisation, and Death of parent
Minor: Cannibalism
dananana's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Suicide, Violence, Death, Death of parent, Gun violence, and Racism
Moderate: Pregnancy, Colonisation, Misogyny, Blood, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Cannibalism
jayisreading's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Grief and Suicide
Minor: Cannibalism, Kidnapping, and Colonisation
musicalpopcorn'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
This was a fantastic sequel. It was like a simmering pot, slowly getting hotter. It was vivid and beautifully written. I enjoyed it immensely.
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Gun violence, Racism, Cursing, Grief, Death, Blood, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content
shay43geek'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? N/A
4.25
Graphic: Blood, Suicide, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Murder and Violence
raptorq's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Gun violence, Racism, Death, Suicide, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Colonisation, and Death of parent
Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic, Pregnancy, and Cannibalism
sarmcp's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicide, Violence, Grief, Colonisation, Sexual harassment, Xenophobia, Gun violence, and Death
savvylit'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
4.0
Moon of the Turning Leaves is such a satisfying and captivating continuation of the events from the first book. It was genuinely fascinating to experience more of Rice's post-apocalyptic world through the eyes of the exploratory walking group. Gradually, as the group ventures further South, more and more is revealed about how the first days after the blackout went for the rest of so-called Ontario.
The most major strength of this novel lies in the perspective of Nangohns, Evan's teenage daughter. Nangohns had been so young when the post-apocalyptic era began that the world outside her community is practically unknown to her. Nangohns is living proof of her people's ability to continue in and adapt to the changing world. Furthermore, this book's events show how clear it is that she is her father's daughter; Nangohns, like Evan, is deeply committed to protecting her people and continuing the Anishinaabe way of life.
Moon of the Turning Leaves is decidedly a sequel and thus would likely not make sense as a standalone thriller. However, when paired with its predecessor, Rice has written yet another truly riveting saga of indigenous resilience.
Thank you @netgalley and @williammorrowbooks for the advance reader copy of Moon of the Turning Leaves in exchange for my honest review! All thoughts and opinions are my own. Moon of the Turning Leaves is out now in both the US and Canada!
Graphic: Racism, Suicide, Gun violence, Murder, and Violence
arrr'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? No
5.0
Minor: Colonisation, Sexism, Suicide, Death of parent, Racial slurs, Hate crime, Murder, Misogyny, Racism, Ableism, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Body horror, Death, Gun violence, Sexual harassment, and Violence
bookishcori's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Colonisation, Death, Pandemic/Epidemic, Racism, and Suicide