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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
This was NOT a fun read. A sort of, be careful what you ask for, twisted anti-feministic vibe. I'm really not sure what the point was. Not too much scientific research was done on any of the world building. Rather a crappy story. I do not recommend this book.
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I enjoyed this overall. I found the plot to be intriguing. I liked the themes explored, though it was a little heavy-handed.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
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
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
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
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I can see many groups of people having a hard time swallowing this book. It has so much classism, racism, sexism, and just plain life jacking that I could see anyone just being moral outraged. But that’s kind of the point of the book. It wants you to be upset about how many lies the characters tell themselves to believe that what’s happening is ‘for the best.’
It’s so easy to forget how everything can sound like a good idea if spoken with enough confidence. Extremism can be so hard to spot when you’re blinded by the charisma of someone who is liked by so many people. This book is just a reminder of all that can be lost if you let too many decision be taken from you in the name of ‘for the best.’ I think the biggest downfall of this novel is the speed in which the story was wrapped up. I felt idealistic in a book that warns you about trusting ‘ideals.’
It’s so easy to forget how everything can sound like a good idea if spoken with enough confidence. Extremism can be so hard to spot when you’re blinded by the charisma of someone who is liked by so many people. This book is just a reminder of all that can be lost if you let too many decision be taken from you in the name of ‘for the best.’ I think the biggest downfall of this novel is the speed in which the story was wrapped up. I felt idealistic in a book that warns you about trusting ‘ideals.’
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Forced institutionalization, Medical content