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kari_f's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
“There are thousands of other lasts to go. The last human step, the last human nightmare, the last human word, the last human bruise, the last human scream, the last human blink, the last human tear, the last human swallow, the last human thought, the last human emotion, the last human breath, the last human heartbeat, the last human reflex, and so on. All of them Sen’s.”
Tasked with chronicling the end-of-life of what may be the last living human, storyworker ad39-393a-7fbc attempts to write out the life of Sen in the form of a book. We see both Sen’s diary pages and the storyworker’s perspective as the book progresses, as well as back-and-forth dialogue between two AI entities.
As someone who has been very into science-fiction over the last few years, I’ve read a few books where an AI entity has developed feelings for a human or space-dwelling being. While that is part of this story, there is definitely a lot more to it. We also see progression in the storyworker’s awakening, as it comes to grips with humanity after humanity no longer inhabits the planet.
The book was written in a unique style, and I feel the author portrayed both the teenage girl and the AI entity’s tone and word structure very well. The apocalyptic premise was not one I’ve seen before, and I especially liked the recurring sections with new and outdated vocabulary to fit the times.
Be aware that there are multiple references to suicide throughout the book.
Thanks so much to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster for the advanced copy of the book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Death of parent and Death
Minor: Sexual assault and Rape
jamie_rich's review
challenging
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Vomit, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Abandonment, Death, Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Excrement, Death of parent, and Sexual violence
brookesinfinitebooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, Pregnancy, and Infertility
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
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