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directorpurry'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
3.5
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racism, War, and Xenophobia
o_romeo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, War, Violence, Gun violence, Death, and Slavery
Moderate: Xenophobia, Child death, Misogyny, Sexism, Racial slurs, Racism, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Gore, and Colonisation
Minor: Vomit and Alcohol
roxfoxreads89's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Racism, War, Slavery, Violence, and Misogyny
linnaea's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
Moderate: Racism
cowardlyteaman's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Although it wasn't a big topic in the book, the way the colonial slavery is treated concerning Laurence and Temeraire's opinion on it, I think is handled well considering that the main theme of this book isn't slavery in Africa. Laurence is disgusted by the concept, obviously, as we wouldn't want to read about a hero who supports such a thing. Temeraire asks questions about it, and is quite honestly appalled by the idea; and I enjoy the way the duo later reflects around the difference between their role in the army and what slavery is, and how they can't compare themselves to that.
We're not really given much depth into the Chinese main characters, though, which I suppose could be something to mention. However, the way Laurence slowly starts to learn more about Chinese culture concerning dragons and women, too, and starts questioning the ways of his own nation, I really like! The character development he goes through about women and dragons is honestly so interesting to read.
This series had a good balance between some light humour and serious themes. I don't feel like the humour is inappropriate set in this world. There are fittingly placed action scenes when things start to feel slow, and they *most of the time* have something to do with the story.
Very good read. :)
Graphic: Animal death, Slavery, War, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Misogyny
apersonfromflorida's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Racism, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Gun violence and Animal death
Minor: Slavery, Animal cruelty, and Misogyny
szuum's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Violence, Death, and Racism
Moderate: Slavery, Misogyny, and Sexism
yeager's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Graphic: Racism
readandfindout's review against another edition
4.0
Themes: 4 stars
Characters: 4.5 stars
Plot: 3.5 stars
Worldbuilding: 4 stars
Moderate: Violence, Slavery, and Animal death
Minor: Death, Misogyny, and Racism
veeronald's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Moderate: Animal death, Blood, Death, Gun violence, Murder, and Violence
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Confinement, Death, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Trafficking, and Xenophobia