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challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Still interested in the world and the bigger questions this book raises, but overall it wasn't as strong as Axiom's End. The plot felt more aimless and contrived at points and the alien characters less completing. The biggest drawback for me was how dark the content matter got, and how uncritically much of it was presented. The reading experience was so dark I almost gave up reading at multiple points.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Adult/minor relationship, Antisemitism, Suicide attempt, Panic attacks/disorders, Gore, Forced institutionalization, Suicide, Self harm, Kidnapping, Gun violence, Grief, Dementia, Xenophobia, Violence, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Eating disorder, Dysphoria, and Toxic relationship
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