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The Genesis of Misery by Neon Yang

jenja's review against another edition

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i did not gel with the writing

heartmonster's review

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

evehatfield's review

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adventurous funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This book is such a fun ride, with a very casual and modern writing style. The end unfortunately left me with more questions than answers and not in a good way, but perhaps I should have expected that.

seaweed's review against another edition

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young adult writing, meaning 0 respect for the reader's ability to process and/or retain information

crimsoncor's review

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5.0

I didn't know what to expect, at all, when I started this book. And, to be honest, the prologue and epilogue left me more confused about everything else that happened in the book. But the rest of the story is just *chef's kiss.* The "magic" system brought very strong vibes of [b:Ninefox Gambit|26118426|Ninefox Gambit (The Machineries of Empire, #1)|Yoon Ha Lee|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1446557461l/26118426._SY75_.jpg|46065520]'s calendar system (but with rocks!?!?!). And the empire locked in self-struggle came with a strong [b:A Memory Called Empire|37794149|A Memory Called Empire (Teixcalaan, #1)|Arkady Martine|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1526486698l/37794149._SY75_.jpg|59457173] feel. And we've got an ironic self-doubting hero in the mold of [b:Gideon the Ninth|42036538|Gideon the Ninth (The Locked Tomb, #1)|Tamsyn Muir|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1546870952l/42036538._SY75_.jpg|60943229] complete with her own Harrow. It isn't any of those books, but it is pieces of what made them great molded into a compelling story.
Spoiler The ambiguity of the ending was fascinating too. Definitely could revisit this world for more stories but could also just let it hang there.

lothtor's review against another edition

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It was an interesting book - I’ll come back to it eventually just wasn’t in the mood

ndxmedina's review against another edition

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dark emotional 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

intorilex's review

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5.0

So many thoughts all of them great, this book reminded gave me that super rare feeling that books can bring, I'm contemplative, I'm grateful, and most of all thoroughly entertained

marker_yippee's review

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adventurous reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

michi's review

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0