Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Dread Nation by Justina Ireland

150 reviews

ellajk24's review against another edition

I didn't like the main character

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Death, and Racism

jtak2's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs

Moderate: Gore

kaiteelutes's review against another edition

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Racism, and Racial slurs

danaslitlist's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

I loved this book so much! I was impressed by the world building and the characters, drawn into the adventure immediately. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Death, Racial slurs, and Murder

i_mina_i's review against another edition

adventurous 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

5.0

The Civil War comes to an abrupt end when the dead rise at Gettysburg. The dead walk the earth as zombies (called shamblers.) The job of putting them down goes predominantly to Black folks.Our protagonist is a Black girl named Jane, trained in fighting and killing the unnatural, restless dead -- but her real enemies come in the form of those who use the idea of a "natural order" to oppress. Like in all the best zombie stories, the real enemy is the living. 

This book is fast-paced and exciting enough for any fan of action and adventure and has excellent historical details that any nerd like me will love.

I also highly recommend the audiobook, narrated by Bahni Turpin, who can make the serious moments feel serious and do each voice beautifully.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

nrogers_1030's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, Body horror, Blood, and Racism

uhhlexiconic's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

As hard as it is to swallow real life evil in a zombie apocalypse, Dread Nation still manages to find thrills in its adventure.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Death, Torture, Slavery, Racism, and Violence

zoepagereader's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense 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? Yes

4.0

I’m not going to lie, this is not what I was expecting from this book. I thought it would just be like classic zombie apocalypse style with the MC and crew going around and killing with style. I was NOT expecting the false utopia that was actually presented in this. But hey, unexpected stuff can be fun, and this was.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Gore, Religious bigotry, Death, Murder, Police brutality, Racism, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Racial slurs, and Violence

Moderate: Confinement and Child abuse

Minor: Cursing and Child death

breadwitchery's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Violence

Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, Religious bigotry, and Gun violence

Minor: Child death, Slavery, War, Colonisation, Racial slurs, and Torture

mia_brant's review against another edition

adventurous sad tense medium-paced

• 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? No

4.5

I cannot say enough good things about this book. It was so good. I did not want to stop reading. The heaviness of the subject-matter was handled gently, and the author thoroughly researched historical facts/events as the backdrop for this story. You will root for Jane (main character) the entire time.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence