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ivulikkivulik's review against another edition
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death, and Death of parent
havelock's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Vomit
emilyeehaw's review
emotional
4.75
WELL DAMN! that was a lovely little book huh.
the ambiguous ending has me fucked UP. when i realized there were no more pages for me to read…. ://
the ambiguous ending has me fucked UP. when i realized there were no more pages for me to read…. ://
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt
bisexywaluigi's review
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
this book was not everything i ever wanted but it was still pretty good overall imo things kinda feel off once they got to nyx - the actually plot felt predictable at that point. i do think that the depiction of depression/mental health issues felt very real. maybe the whole point is that nyx is boring in the way that it isn't the perfect fit that was promised nor is it some evil experiment?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
sponberry's review against another edition
dark
funny
sad
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
3.0
I felt like the first half of the book was great and really pulled me along, I wanted to find out what happened even though we are given a window into the main events and there's no big surprises. However, the second half of the book seemed to just play out in terms of what I predicted would happen to the character in those circumstances, and offered nothing new on the first half.
There were some additional plot points introduced but not much was done with them. I presume they were supposed to be symbolic but the general apathy of the main character reduced their meaning and made it difficult to discern what they symbolised. I did enjoy the book in so much as I found it interesting, it was an interesting concept and kept my attention long enough to read to the end of the book and see it play out. However, it felt like the second half of the book could have had much more impact if something even vaguely meaningful happened.
Also I really didn't like the main character - I empathised with her and I felt for her, but I just found her very dis-likeable.
There were some additional plot points introduced but not much was done with them. I presume they were supposed to be symbolic but the general apathy of the main character reduced their meaning and made it difficult to discern what they symbolised. I did enjoy the book in so much as I found it interesting, it was an interesting concept and kept my attention long enough to read to the end of the book and see it play out. However, it felt like the second half of the book could have had much more impact if something even vaguely meaningful happened.
Also I really didn't like the main character - I empathised with her and I felt for her, but I just found her very dis-likeable.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
thepermageek's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A devastatingly emotional take on the heartbreak/loneliness that would likely accompany a one-way trip to another planet.
FYI The book literally left me in tears….probably best to read it only when yr in an emotionally stable state, as it’s got lots of themes of depression, suicide, alienation, isolation, etc.
FYI The book literally left me in tears….probably best to read it only when yr in an emotionally stable state, as it’s got lots of themes of depression, suicide, alienation, isolation, etc.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Mental illness
bronteysbooks's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
One of the most poignant and thought provoking things I’ve ever read.
I will be thinking about this for a long, long time.
The writing was poetic, the plot was minimal but perfectly paced, and the character development was so very interesting.
There are some really harrowing and sad moments to this story, but also some relatable and humorous moments too.
I am in awe of the author and how she has packed so much into such a short book. The side characters were as well developed as the main characters despite the small amount of ‘air time’ they got. In particular I loved learning more about Abby and Eddie.
TW for suicide, grief and death.
I will be thinking about this for a long, long time.
The writing was poetic, the plot was minimal but perfectly paced, and the character development was so very interesting.
There are some really harrowing and sad moments to this story, but also some relatable and humorous moments too.
I am in awe of the author and how she has packed so much into such a short book. The side characters were as well developed as the main characters despite the small amount of ‘air time’ they got. In particular I loved learning more about Abby and Eddie.
TW for suicide, grief and death.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Death, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
jmmreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
this is a perfect mix of literary fiction & sci-fi. the story follows iris, a deeply depressed woman who decides to leave earth permanently to live on nyx, a newly discovered planet where there will be no social media, no drinking, a community with purpose and no contact with earth where the residents are stars of a big brother style reality show broadcast on earth. It was fascinating to read about her life on earth and on nyx and to explore what it would be like to truly leave your life behind. anyone who likes black mirror would enjoy this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Death, and Mental illness
kirstym25's review
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Suicide
kingsamong's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
sad
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts