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meganlee96's review against another edition
3.0
I was so excited to read this book, it had been on my TBR for ages.
When I started reading poor reviews, I wanted to read it before my opinion changed.
However, this book really fell flat for me.
The whole climax of this book happened in about 20 pages, too quick and with hardly any explanation.
I didn't really establish any connection with the characters except from two side characters.
I felt that the concept was so interesting and raised so many questions but it fell flat and was poorly written.
When I started reading poor reviews, I wanted to read it before my opinion changed.
However, this book really fell flat for me.
The whole climax of this book happened in about 20 pages, too quick and with hardly any explanation.
I didn't really establish any connection with the characters except from two side characters.
I felt that the concept was so interesting and raised so many questions but it fell flat and was poorly written.
manjaluisa's review against another edition
dark
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
caits10's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This rating might go down further than a 3 because I’ve found myself so frustrated with this book. It had so much potential but just fell flat. Was so rushed at the end and like I felt the entire message of the book was just wiped away in the last few chapters
asilannabell's review against another edition
fast-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? It's complicated
2.0
voyagealanuit's review against another edition
The book feels like a poor retelling of handmaids tale, but with an amount of autonomy that makes no sense considering the amount of control over the women the author wants us to believe
The main character is given so much freedom to act out, engage in vices, and travel to cheat on her husband while having the wristbands. I understand it's supposed to show how womens voices are under threat in the real world, but it feels as though it doesn't want to fully engage with women being oppressed by limiting freedom of movement, or freedom of expression completely. It just takes puritanism to its extreme without being extreme enough?
The main character is given so much freedom to act out, engage in vices, and travel to cheat on her husband while having the wristbands. I understand it's supposed to show how womens voices are under threat in the real world, but it feels as though it doesn't want to fully engage with women being oppressed by limiting freedom of movement, or freedom of expression completely. It just takes puritanism to its extreme without being extreme enough?
helfire124's review
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
meriesther's review against another edition
challenging
dark
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
buckingfrilliant's review against another edition
5.0
I REALLY enjoyed this book! If you are someone who enjoyed The Handmaid's Tale, or like that scary-because-it-could-happen dystopian novel I highly recommend this. I so hope it gets a sequel!
indecisivelucy's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Very handmaids tale esque
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexism and Injury/Injury detail
mafionn's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5