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mce_reads's review against another edition
2.0
Dear god, what a depressing book. It's well written but I cannot ever imagine recommending it to someone unless I wanted to cause them emotional distress. I read it because it was on Obama's best books of 2022. I knew 2 chapters in that it would be depressing as hell but for whatever reason I tortured myself to read it to the end. Not sure I gained much out of this self torture though.
matildenlopess's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
thebookdragon_taylorsversion's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.5
It’s haunting. Impeccably written and a really good book but I finished it feeling sick to my stomach with sadness and rage.
beeshep's review against another edition
I was reading the audiobook and could not enjoy this book. It was not the book for me at all - it felt like it wanted so badly to be the Handmaid's Tale and it fell so short.
kiera_gels's review
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
poppiesinaugust's review against another edition
3.5
I’m very conflicted about this book and I expect my rating might change.
This is the first time I’ve finished a book and immediately wanted to remove it from my house which is interesting.
If you’re wondering if it is worth reading my answer is yes.
This is the first time I’ve finished a book and immediately wanted to remove it from my house which is interesting.
If you’re wondering if it is worth reading my answer is yes.
mcwhomp's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
In a strange turn of events you find yourself agreeing with the one committing the end crime. This commentary on how inhumane, sexist, and racist our government can be truly makes you keep guessing if you can trust them to have the best interests at heart when race is involved (no.).
sallyrooneystanclub's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting premise and easy read. Recommend it but something is missing to make it a great read