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phantomgecko's review
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I don't like Westerns. They don't appeal to me generally. But the fun thing about this novel is it is a thoroughly unWestern Western.
It's not about glory and conquest and adventure. It is about consequences.
It raises great ethical questions, good psychology questions, and good social questions. And the answers to the questions are largely up to the reader.
So while it is an intriguing book about humanity, it was also really slow and kinda boring. Thus 4 stars.
It's not about glory and conquest and adventure. It is about consequences.
It raises great ethical questions, good psychology questions, and good social questions. And the answers to the questions are largely up to the reader.
So while it is an intriguing book about humanity, it was also really slow and kinda boring. Thus 4 stars.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Suicide, Violence, Alcohol, Murder, Racial slurs, and Racism
joeygirl1030's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
tense
slow-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? Yes
2.0
Lots of slurs. Made it difficult to read. Premise good. Execution did not age well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Murder, Blood, and Gun violence
Moderate: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
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