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bibliojunkie's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.25
It took me a while to get going with this one (also because I was coming out of a reading slump). The alternating chronology between alternative chapters was slightly jarring until I got into the flow of things. About halfway through I got fully immersed and there was a building crescendo unitl the end which led to me absolutely loving the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture and Violence
Minor: Rape
zifk's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Death
nekoshka's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Violence, Suicide attempt, Death, Alcohol, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Vomit, Suicide, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, and Gun violence
Minor: Torture and Drug use
ericlawton's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
My least favourite of Banks' "The Culture" novel, but I’m reading them all again for lighter reading when I’m too tired for anything heavier.
There is probably as much social commentary as character development.
There is probably as much social commentary as character development.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War and Violence
andreaschari's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Suicide
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