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readacorn's review against another edition
3.0
Also ich weiß nicht.
Einerseits lässt es sich super weg lesen, andererseits fehlte mir bei dem Ganzen irgendwie der Sinn. Bei dem, was Klappentext und Marketing versprachen habe ich mir von der Lektüre etwas anderes erwartet. Etwa anderes bedeutet nicht zwangsläufig etwas besseres, in diesem Fall habe ich mir tatsächlich deutlich mehr erhofft. Dennoch bin ich froh, dass ich mir hierzu eine eigene Meinung bilden konnte.
Einerseits lässt es sich super weg lesen, andererseits fehlte mir bei dem Ganzen irgendwie der Sinn. Bei dem, was Klappentext und Marketing versprachen habe ich mir von der Lektüre etwas anderes erwartet. Etwa anderes bedeutet nicht zwangsläufig etwas besseres, in diesem Fall habe ich mir tatsächlich deutlich mehr erhofft. Dennoch bin ich froh, dass ich mir hierzu eine eigene Meinung bilden konnte.
eowyns_helmet's review against another edition
2.0
I was pretty disappointed in this book. The writing is beautiful, but the plot is not believable. A renegade group of women defy the tyrannical government and set up a survivalist farm in England. Joined by the protagonist, "Sister," the women end up fighting the power (and the rest is for the curious). The story is dragged down by barge loads of unnecessary exposition and flashback, making the reading feel like trudging through a particularly muddy field in full downpour. Some have compared this to [b:The Children of Men|41913|The Children of Men|P.D. James|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1349091673s/41913.jpg|1142], a book I greatly liked and admired. But this one has none of James lightness, tension or humor.
megatsunami's review against another edition
2.0
Debated between 2 and 3 stars for this dystopian novel. This book was fairly grim and there didn't seem to be much of an overall message or point to it, other than (I guess) a general critique of the government's inability to manage a crisis. The ending was abrupt and felt like a bit of a cop-out.
Also, I had a hard time resonating with the main character - especially her hero-worship of the founder of the outlaw colony, and her wish to join their armed resistance. She was supposedly in her early 30's but the character felt much younger to me (like early 20's).
Also, I had a hard time resonating with the main character - especially her hero-worship of the founder of the outlaw colony, and her wish to join their armed resistance. She was supposedly in her early 30's but the character felt much younger to me (like early 20's).
dsinton's review against another edition
3.0
Some strong characters, though most not very likeable or developed enough. But perhaps not the intention anyway, as the simple message came through clearly anyway. Too much emphasis on the fertility "device" and not enough on what it means or why it was important. Best part was the ending.
bruederin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
quercus707's review against another edition
3.0
A worthy entry into the feminist dystopian canon. What would an all-female separatist/survivalist group look like? How would they live? How would they interact and who would their leaders be? How would they react to aggression from outside? What would make them become militant? How would that training, that experience, change them? What is worth fighting for? What is worth dying for?
"She did not make monsters of us. She simply gave us the power to remake ourselves into those inviolable creatures the God of Equality had intended us to be. We knew she was deconstructing the old disabled versions of our sex, and that her ruthlessness was adopted because those constructs were built to endure. She broke down the walls that had kept us contained. There was a fresh red field on the other side, and in its rich soil were growing all the flowers of war that history had never let us gather. It was beautiful to walk in."
"She did not make monsters of us. She simply gave us the power to remake ourselves into those inviolable creatures the God of Equality had intended us to be. We knew she was deconstructing the old disabled versions of our sex, and that her ruthlessness was adopted because those constructs were built to endure. She broke down the walls that had kept us contained. There was a fresh red field on the other side, and in its rich soil were growing all the flowers of war that history had never let us gather. It was beautiful to walk in."
caffee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A gripping and scary read, that makes you wonder what you're capable of. Brilliant writing and atmosphere.
beckykirk's review against another edition
4.0
Disturbingly real like it could actually happen. One of the best dystopian books I've read.
silentrequiem's review against another edition
Did the author run out of steam at the end there? Just when plot starting picking up, suddenly the files were "corrupted" and could only be partially read. An interesting premise, though the execution of the story did not jive with me. The author seemed to try and make this similar to The Handmaid's Tale, with the story told in epistolary fashion as testimony of the nameless main character, which just led for me to make comparisons to Atwood throughout.
I wish there had been more to flesh it out. As it was, it felt incomplete.
I wish there had been more to flesh it out. As it was, it felt incomplete.
eris's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book and found it well-written. The characters are alternately sympathetic and detestable. It is a fine addition to the lexicon of feminist dystopias.
If you're just wanting a taste of this kind of dystopia, I would point you to Octavia Butler's "Parable of the Sower" and "Parable of the Talents". If you really want to sink your teeth in the subject, you should probably read this one at some point, because it does provide some unique food for thought on the matter.
If you're just wanting a taste of this kind of dystopia, I would point you to Octavia Butler's "Parable of the Sower" and "Parable of the Talents". If you really want to sink your teeth in the subject, you should probably read this one at some point, because it does provide some unique food for thought on the matter.