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amielc's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The world building of Panga is luck-luster. The world of Panga has superficial religiosity, laptops, and food trucks; elements that feel unoriginal and anachronistic. The main character, Dex, goes on a journey of self-discovery in their van-life reminiscent living arrangements, but doesn't really have any character flaws or struggles. Furthermore, even though the main character is a monk they curse fairly frequently, breaking immersion. The idea of a post AI human society isn't really explored beyond a surface level either. While not a long book, not much was done, or done well, in the 147 pages it has. Other than exploring what a world accepting of agender/non-binary people would look like, this book doesn't establish anything new or thought-provoking. If you're looking for something that isn't challenging or deep with a YA atmosphere, this book could be for you.
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood
Foul languageebp's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Slavery
rnbhargava's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
There are brief tense and subjectively sad parts but they’re brief and the sad ones read more introspective
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Xenophobia, Blood, Classism, and Sexual content
The sexual content isn’t depicted, just briefly mentioned. The xenophobia is emblematic in how humans don’t really interact with robots anymore so the premise of the narrative is novel and ideologically challenging for one of our leads.izypup's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Alcohol
karapillar's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Slavery, Death, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Mental illness, Animal death, Cursing, and Alcohol
violerwolf's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
A simple story about purpose beyond capitalism and harmony with your environment. I heard lots of good things about this book, but was disappointed by the writing style. Chambers tells you explicitly what characters are thinking and feeling, and tells you how you should feel about the details of this story. The main character(s) have little internal complexity. Due to this simplicity, I felt like I was reading a book intended for middle-high schoolers, and while there’s nothing wrong with YA, I would expect a book billed towards adults to have a lot more to say.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, and Blood
elderwoodreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Amazing, no notes, everyone should read this book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Cursing, and Sexual content
q_bert13's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A lighthearted, quick read. For a short book you really get to ‘lean back’ and simply learn about the universe Chambers creates. A perfect book for those contemplating choices, like sibling Dex themself.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing, Animal death, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
natashaleighton_'s review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Minor: Animal death and Blood
annamorgan27's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Cursing
Minor: Sexual content, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail