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hanmccull's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Ambitious and harrowing with a diverse cast of characters, I can see how this won the Hugo Award as it’s incredibly clever.
The narrator did a fantastic job & I was fully immersed in the story throughout. Looking forward to the next instalment!
Graphic: Child death, Rape, and Torture
acidicgoddess's review against another edition
Graphic: Child death, Rape, and Forced institutionalization
anxiousshorebird's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The most original sci-fi/fantasy I've read. Great prose. The second person narrative was weird at first, but it's really beautiful and switched between that and third person. The themes are dark and handled with finesse. The representation is thorough, authentic, and intertwined seamlessly into the story. The characters are all complex and interesting. The society and political structure of the Stillness is as well. Just a perfect book.
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Pedophilia and Rape
tayindago's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Gore, Rape, Cannibalism, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Genocide, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, and Classism
anniehayez's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Body horror, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Blood, and Cannibalism
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Transphobia, Vomit, Trafficking, and Suicide attempt
epbuckley89's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Bullying, Gore, Hate crime, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Excrement, Police brutality, Suicide attempt, and Gaslighting
Minor: Cursing, Genocide, Cannibalism, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Classism
mirandaleighhhh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Genocide, Gore, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, and Grief
crybabybea's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Incredible, incredible first in a truly imaginative series.
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Genocide, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, Torture, Grief, Cannibalism, and Murder
rmperezpadilla's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Racism, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Trafficking, and Grief
Minor: Pedophilia and Rape
amyplayshorn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, and Slavery