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alaskan_bull_worm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death, Murder, Sexism, Violence, and Gun violence
Minor: Cursing, Sexual content, and Animal death
mandkips's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, and Animal death
Moderate: Sexism, Misogyny, and Mental illness
Minor: Sexual content, Abortion, and Infidelity
coolfijiwater's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Sexism, Misogyny, and Mental illness
Minor: Sexual content, Abortion, and Infidelity
brom's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
2.0
But there were so many things I didn’t enjoy, most importantly the protagonist. We are obviously supposed to symphasize with him, which is just not possible.
Graphic: Animal cruelty
Moderate: Sexism and Misogyny
Minor: Infidelity and Sexual content
caromon's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Moderate: Sexism
luxxltyd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Mental illness and Sexism
Minor: Sexual content and Infidelity
kerttuli's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Classism, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Animal death, and Mental illness
Minor: Body shaming and Infidelity
tardycreative's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Animal cruelty
Minor: Sexism
doomluz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Sexism and Misogyny
Minor: Abortion, Infidelity, and Sexual content
leona's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.0
To talk more about the strengths of this novel:
- Extremely quotable and thought-provoking
- Thematically, I think it is excellent.
The devotion to the virtually extinct animals from nearly all of the characters felt so real, and it was almost laughable in Deckard's case. It seems so absurd to us, with the animals that we take for granted, that someone could ever be so obssessed with possessing a real animal, or that I could feel such genuine remorse for Isidore's spider.
The way empathy, morality, and what it means to be human was explored was also incredibly engaging. Is an electric animal any less worthy of love than a real animal? To what extent can a robot be considered a human, and is it 'retiring' or 'murder' of the 'poor andys'? Is Deckard an android? I'm not convinced he is, but maybe upon re-read I could be persuaded otherwise. I'm sure someone else has summarised my thoughts on the theme exploration much more efficiently than I can, sorry, my head is a bit scrambled after reading this amazing novel.
- Also that cover is just stunning. Yes, don't judge a book by its cover but wow.
Despite the praise I have given this book, I have to mention that though it is relatable in terms of it's sci-fi themes, I do think this book was quite problematic. Women didn't have great representation, (every time one of the male characters set eyes on a woman they couldn't help but comment on how perfectly formed, high and large their breasts were), as well as the fact
People who struggle with animal abuse / death in books should also be warned before reading. There was
I think I would have given this book a 5 star rating if not for the problems I mentioned, or the confusion I felt at some points in the book, especially regarding Mercerism and the empathy box. I definitely think it is worth reading despite its flaws, and I do think it is for the most part accessible to teenagers as well (if any are worried about its contents.)
Graphic: Animal cruelty
Moderate: Animal death and Sexism
Minor: Sexual content and Fatphobia