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perffectplacess's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
nyailrac's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
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
5.0
cademia's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
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
lil_owl_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This is a brilliant idea placed into a book that bit off more than it could chew, and a great story told in a writing style that almost made me give it up. I would say if you’ve ever considered the prison industrial complex or being an abolitionist this book will not be a shock, but if these thoughts have never crossed your mind, this is a great fiction to start with. I wish the story was shorter and more concise, because some of the tangents are a little unnecessary, and the use of footnotes and abbreviations is pretty heavy handed (think 2010s sci-fi). Other than that, this is a really moving novel with just enough truth in it to be terrifying.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Torture, Violence, and Self harm
creatively_corn's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
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
5.0
The author’s writing style prevented speed reading however, loved the story.
kjd's review against another edition
3.0
Love the idea but the writing was too confusing for me a lot of the time
riazero's review against another edition
Could not get into it and disliked the narrator.
science_nerd_reads_books's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.5
rmceachern's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
as214's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0