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classical_learner's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This concludes my brief self-study on dystopian literature, and the final book I would recommend for this analysis is Amusing Ourselves to Death, as it provides parallel reasoning from a nonfiction perspective.
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: War
Minor: Cursing
akvolcano's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
As for the book itself, I wish parts of the afterword was included in the book. I also wish that this book was longer….where it left off still feels like the backstory. I do enjoy the futuristic exploration! I also agree with placing high value on letting ourselves slowing down and giving us a chance to think and to feel. I would like to write down some quotes from this book!
I also find it ironic that this book has been banned on and off. I feel like it proves part of his point that it is more of so the thoughts and actions that happen after reading a book-that is more dangerous than the book itself. The power comes from people, books help with the process of preserving and sharing those ideas.
Overall, I am glad I finally read this book myself. I wouldn’t read it again, nor would I recommend it without heavy discussion, but it does paint a good picture. Oh and also-
Moderate: Colonisation, Death, Gun violence, Pregnancy, Rape, Self harm, Racism, Ableism, Blood, Car accident, Cursing, Police brutality, Violence, Bullying, Miscarriage, Classism, Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Murder, Physical abuse, Grief, Abortion, Mass/school shootings, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Child death, Emotional abuse, War, Vomit, and Suicide attempt
beatriceconstantin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Cursing
keepsleep's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Suicide, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Murder, Violence, and War
agatha_hopkins's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
It's ironic that this book about banning and burning books is a banned book itself, but I bet the reasons why are because of the use of profanity and the
I would recommend this to pretty much anyone as long as they are mature.
Previous rating: 4.5
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Medical content, Death, Animal cruelty, War, Cursing, Violence, Murder, and Mental illness
Minor: Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Toxic friendship, Pregnancy, Grief, Child death, Body shaming, Suicide, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Car accident, and Abortion
lucyatoz's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Cursing, and Death
chaotically_katie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, War, Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, Grief, Body horror, Child death, Classism, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
novelyon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Murder
Moderate: Death, Racism, Cursing, and Misogyny
mayr3adsab00k'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
4.5
Moderate: Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Police brutality, Suicide, Violence, War, Death, Grief, Infidelity, and Murder
Minor: Abortion, Animal death, Alcohol, Car accident, Cursing, and Vomit
rochallor'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
5.0
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Police brutality, War, Death, Gaslighting, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Violence, Car accident, Vomit, Drug use, Medical content, and Cursing
Minor: Alcohol, Genocide, Infertility, Abortion, Grief, Pregnancy, and Toxic relationship