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classical_learner's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Very similar in tone to That Hideous Strength. I relish all of the references to the classics, especially several to Horatius at the Bridge (I never doubted you Chesterton), and this is a beautiful, modern fairytale about the divine metaphysics that govern the cogs of our world. Too many good quotes that made me contemplate everything as well as signature quips and one-liners that made me audibly laugh.
That being said, stick through the first third of the book—it picks up after that, although it’s never uninteresting.
That being said, stick through the first third of the book—it picks up after that, although it’s never uninteresting.
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence
philosopher_kj's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Fatphobia
ladybluerose's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Racism
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