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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
This book was fabulous up until the very end, which was disappointing tbh, but in a way that would only have been *truly* disappointing if it didn't have that "#1 of a series" listing next to its title.
On the whole, it reads one part American Gods, one part LaValle's The Changeling, two parts all its own, baby.
On the whole, it reads one part American Gods, one part LaValle's The Changeling, two parts all its own, baby.
If it weren't for the anarchist reference in the title, I probably wouldn't have caught this one. This is not usually my preferred genre. I'm glad this came across my feed as it was a a good story and a good example of having lgbtq and far left characters where that's an important piece while also not being the only part of the story. I'll have to make sure to read the next one. Also the hardcover is gorgeously produced.
adventurous
dark
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:
Complicated
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Here is a summary:
No Gods, No Monsters is an incredibly inclusive story about othering, oppression, police violence, connection and how we stay safe and fight back. Though it is heavy at times, and there are many characters to follow, it is absolutely a wonderful work of art.
*I received a copy of this book for free and am leaving this review voluntarily*
Here is a summary:
No Gods, No Monsters is an incredibly inclusive story about othering, oppression, police violence, connection and how we stay safe and fight back. Though it is heavy at times, and there are many characters to follow, it is absolutely a wonderful work of art.
*I received a copy of this book for free and am leaving this review voluntarily*
It wandered too much for me, and went between too many perspectives without grounding me in who was 'speaking'.
mysterious
slow-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
No
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
First of all, I did not realize I was getting into a "saga". Part of a book club, I assumed it would be single book, but realized around the third part, it may not be. Not a very unique premise (X-Men scenario playing out in real life?) and makes you wonder if it is an allegory (Fight for rights of X-Men aka monsters, similar to fight for queer rights?). The two opposing orders led by two powerful monsters (like prof X and Magneto) trying to balance it out. Or is it like Harry Potter world, with two extremes of wizards. I could do without another retelling of the same, in a more diverse character set. I give a extra star for the writing style, I'm sure the author could do better with a more unique storyline in the future.