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dark
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I really enjoyed this dystopian thriller. It was pacey, tense, and thought-provoking. The world wasn't as plausible or well rounded as other dystopian societies I've read but that didn't stop it being interesting to consider and use to reflect on my own values. The perspective was also often a bit convenient but I could clearly see why it was written in that way in each case - for instance the Hitler youth grandmother gave reason to bring in some of the history around eugenics which added some important context. Overall, the created world contained enough horrifying believable elements (particularly the scoring system) that the story kept me gripped and drew enough parallels to our current reality to have me reflecting on what could be just around the corner...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content and Medical trauma
Moderate: Forced institutionalization and Sexual violence
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