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figsofpeach's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Death, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Racism, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Death of parent, Slavery, Racial slurs, and Violence
Moderate: Pregnancy, Child death, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, and Child abuse
proceduralbob's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Slavery, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Rape, and Self harm
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexism, and Suicide
froon's review against another edition
5.0
the biggest thing i want to commend is how butler plays with pity. rufus is objectively despicable⏤wishy-washy, violent, hard-headed, evil, etc, etc⏤but, regardless, it’s hard to question dana’s friendship with him. it’s complex, but it never gets to the point where dana feels foolish or frustrating.
also, the approach to the sf elements in this book? amazing!! the second you question something dana is there, already having worked out how something will/will not work. it’s a testament to butler’s world building. she doesn’t make her character’s a crutch by dumbing them down. and this, in turn, opens the world to more emotion and character relationships. it taught me a lot about how to effectively open a novel.
also, apologies to dr. kelly who said white people always like this book the best even though butler has better books. i thought this book was great.
Graphic: Physical abuse, Racism, Slavery, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Rape and Suicide
Minor: Self harm
kjcrary's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Violence, Suicide, Slavery, Suicide attempt, Self harm, and Racism
Moderate: Sexual assault, Rape, and Vomit
evesaldalome's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Slavery, Blood, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Murder, Violence, and Racial slurs
barksbeachesbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Slavery
Moderate: Rape, Child death, and Suicide
blkunicorn's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Racism and Slavery
Moderate: Violence, Death, and Racial slurs
Minor: Infidelity, Fire/Fire injury, Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Rape, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy
lebelinconnu's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Self harm, Racism, Death of parent, Gun violence, Murder, Violence, Pregnancy, Rape, Racial slurs, Death, Slavery, and Suicide
charliebites's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Blood, Hate crime, Death, Murder, Body horror, Death of parent, Police brutality, Rape, Racism, Racial slurs, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Slavery, Physical abuse, Self harm, Pregnancy, Colonisation, Trafficking, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Kidnapping, Violence, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Medical content, and Torture
Moderate: Chronic illness, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Classism, Child death, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Child abuse
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Fire/Fire injury, Domestic abuse, and Alcoholism
ahoyitsjoy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Violence, Sexism, Slavery, Sexual assault, Blood, Child abuse, Racial slurs, Death, Death of parent, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Racism, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Bullying and Infidelity
Minor: Vomit, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Child death, and Animal cruelty