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oddthomas's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
daveeth71's review against another edition
4.0
I now have 2 copies of this book, an original copy when it first came out in paperback and just recently i have added it to my Kindle. One of my favorite books. I have read many times and read again in 2 days.
interrowhimper's review against another edition
2.0
Some good ideas and some bad execution. Awkward pacing, stilted dialog, contrived use of culture.
valjeanval's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A foundational science fiction piece that while very progressive for its time, doesn’t really hold up to modern lenses of feminism and disability. Worth a read, but with more than a few grains of salt.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Ableism, Grief, and Sexism
essie_'s review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
joa_price's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
The basic premise of this story is deeply uncomfortable from a modern perspective. The time this was written and the context of that time cannot be ignored. There are many more in-depth conversations about the way womanhood, disability and slavery are discussed and dealt with in this book and I’d encourage readers to take these into account for this wonderfully clever book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Torture, Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, Slavery, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Body horror, Misogyny, Abandonment, Medical trauma, and Grief
classicbeth's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this book. Such an interesting concept
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
4.0
This book will be discussed at the Powells Beaverton SF group on Tuesday January 11 at 7pm. Not a bad book especially considering it was from 1969 and it was only her third book published. Some interesting ideas still - the universe is a bit unformed - it was a bit jarring to have Bob Dylan and Shakespeare and classical music be such a major part of a book placed considerably in the future. 4 of 5.
pagesofash's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
5.0
erin_mair's review
adventurous
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
3.75