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bearystarry'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? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Death, Gore, Self harm, Terminal illness, Violence, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body shaming, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Addiction, Fatphobia, Sexual violence, and Trafficking
elizas'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
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Drug abuse, Gore, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
jessereadsthings's review
4.0
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Rape, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
grimdark_dad's review
- 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? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
jakepasseri's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death, Racism, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Drug abuse, Rape, Trafficking, and Injury/Injury detail
miak2's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"Sometimes the gods rain shit on us. Good luck, kid."
I read the entirety of The Green Bone Saga earlier this year, but even so it was so refreshing to dive back into this universe. It's such a testament to the world that Fonda Lee created, because I wouldn't feel so sentimental over a place that didn't feel so real. And how, in just over 100 pages, she managed to add even more worldbuilding? I mean, c'mon. Is she even human?
Pulo's perspective was such an interesting one to follow. He's outside of the two major clans, and as such he has such a different Janloon experience compared to the Green Bones with whom we'd spent time the main series. He was a frustrating character at times, but in the end, I found him quite sympathetic. The plot of this was fun and fast-paced, but, in typical Fonda fashion, she also managed to weave in touching character moments and relevant social commentary.
And I can't not talk about how emotional I was at the appearance of characters from the main series. It was especially refreshing to see them as viewed from someone else's eyes - someone with no affiliation to either clan, nor personal familiarity with them. The original series put me through an emotional blender and getting to see a few of the characters I'd spent so much time with again was almost more than I could handle. God, I love this series.
The clan is my blood and the Pillar is its master.
Graphic: Drug abuse and Murder
doodeedoda's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
Graphic: Death, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Racism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Kidnapping