Reviews tagging 'Transphobia'

Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny

3 reviews

ddclarke's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

This was a really interesting book, and not what I expected. A natural progression of Arthur C Clarke's magical science maxim, this book clearly had a lot of influence on Gaiman, and maybe on Sanderson too?

Interesting stuff, but a product of its time in appropriation and writing style. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Transphobia

Minor: Rape

jessthanthree's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cultural appropriation

Minor: War, Transphobia, Death, and Violence

itsnicholaslashay's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Death, and Violence

Moderate: Dysphoria, Sexism, Body horror, Cultural appropriation, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Transphobia, and Deadnaming