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mrsderopp's review
Written in the 70s this was really sexist and machovenistic. Main character just really horrible. Couldn't be doing with him. Shame cus it was an interesting idea.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
qnoodles's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a fast and interesting first-person read, but many times it showed its age, especially with the psychobabble and smoking in spaceships. The world building was enough to put me there and want to see more. Thus the sequels, I suppose. I'd read another. But I do hope the next one doesn't have the random pages of news clippings and classified ads interrupting the flow. Bottom line: unlikeable narrator but solid writing!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Misogyny, Gore, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Violence, Racism, Gore, Suicide attempt, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Ableism, Toxic relationship, Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, and Vomit
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