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wordsareworlds'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
While Ireland focuses on the cruelty and pervasiveness of racism in the book, I never felt like Jane and Katherine would be broken by it. The way their relationship evolved was wonderful, and I'm excited to get Katherine's PoV in the next book.
The one thing keeping this book from being pretty much perfect is the representation of other non-white races. The Native characterization is not good, and Native reviewers have gone into detail on why it can be harmful. There are two references to Chinese immigrants, both relying on stereotypes, and the second felt shoe-horned in as an afterthought.
Overall, this is an excellent book that I highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique take on alternate histories, YA adventure, and zombies. I am looking forward to reading Deathless Divide and Ireland's other works.
Graphic: Racism and Violence
jed_undead'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? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Gore, Racism, Violence, and Blood
bluejay21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Gore, Racial slurs, Racism, and Slavery
Moderate: Death and Violence
lackadaisical_ally'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
4.0
Graphic: Racism and Violence
Moderate: Death, Gore, Gun violence, and Slavery
Minor: Kidnapping
hazel_t23's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Death, Racism, and Slavery
missreadbeforebed'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Racism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Gun violence
cleo_wylde'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
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Trafficking, Cannibalism, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Colonisation
monilib'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Racism and Sexism
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Misogyny, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Death of parent, and Murder
kaylamoran's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Moderate: Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Violence, and Blood
alicelalicon'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
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Cannibalism, and Murder