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30something_reads's review against another edition
- 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
(I'll compile a more composed review when I can form words.)
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Gore, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Death of parent
ellerose95's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Self harm, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
msradiosilence's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Read my full review here: https://www.rainyreader.com/single-post/the-wolf-and-the-woodsman.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Gore, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racism, Self harm, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
bandysbooks's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Colonisation, War, and Classism
gem114's review against another edition
- 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? No
3.0
• The folklore/myths sprinkled throughout to explain the magic
• Cool supporting cast (I want a book about the Juvvi)
• That the characters (and the readers) are pushed to grapple with questions of faith, morality, justice, etc.
• The gore - It was honestly a lot more violent and gory than I expected, but in a good way (but def read content warnings)
• That it's a standalone (sometimes I want fantasy without committing to a series!)
Grows:
• The main characters seemed younger than their stated ages.
• Some of the pacing dragged.
Something to consider:
Even though the chapters aren't that long, the book is detail-heavy and (to me) better suited for longer blocks of reading rather than short bursts.
Overall, I'd recommend giving it a shot if you're in the mood for a standalone fantasy! I will say some parts definitely reminded me of aspects of Shadow and Bone/Six of Crows, so that might help you decide if this is for you. 😊
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Death
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
instalovewithbooks's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.25
The subplot of romance was really good and it was slow burn, and I loved it, but the fact that they don't actually end up together ruined me, I totally get it but 🥲🥲
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Gore, Blood, and Colonisation
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Death of parent
bookwormbullet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gore, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Self harm, Sexual content, Blood, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Death of parent
imds's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Death, Self harm, Antisemitism, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, and Murder
Moderate: War
Minor: Death of parent
lele_funland's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, and Blood
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Hate crime, Self harm, Violence, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Colonisation, and Classism
thoughtsontomes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Self harm
Minor: Death of parent