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adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Good overall, but I note the author has a pattern (seen also in Silo Stories) of writing women characters who lure reluctant men into extramarital affairs. This combined with some of the other patterns of representing women — with an undercurrent of latent misogynistic bias — are disappointing: it would be so easy to do better.
I also have questions about race representation. The TV series features racial diversity but there is a distinct lack of engagement on this in the books.
I also have questions about race representation. The TV series features racial diversity but there is a distinct lack of engagement on this in the books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Confinement, Death of parent, Excrement, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Ableism, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Child death and Adult/minor relationship
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