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elizas's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
This short story doesn’t have the character development that the novels have, but the horror of the hero’s visit to a shady house in a bad part of town was pretty intense, and I enjoyed the brief view of Kaul Hilo as a younger man.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Drug abuse, Gore, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
jessereadsthings's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.0
Really interesting story. Definitely makes me want to continue the series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Addiction, Drug abuse, Rape, and Trafficking
grimdark_dad's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Violence, Blood, Death, and Trafficking
jakepasseri's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- 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
A nice, fun dive back into this world! I really loved the perspective Pulo's character gives to a lot of the "clan world" as I call it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death, Violence, and Racism
Moderate: Trafficking, Rape, Drug abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
miak2's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- 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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse and Murder
doodeedoda's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Murder, Blood, Classism, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Trafficking
Moderate: Drug use, Drug abuse, Addiction, and Racism
Minor: Kidnapping and Adult/minor relationship
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