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katsbookishthoughts's review
4.75
This book is one I spent the first half of hating, and the next third enjoying, before the ending enthralled me. I would happily skip the beginning and read the rest of the story several times. The ending is such that it might hold onto me for a while. Thank goodness that we dont experience things quite to the extent described here. Long may it remain so.
balderrama10's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
jayla_hh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
I have no notes. This is exactly what I'd want from a story w this premise
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture
bribwriter's review against another edition
3.0
I honestly can’t put my finger on what I didn’t like about this novel, but towards the end, when she leaves to the island, everything went downhill from there. I loved the parallels of oppression on women to what is going on now within the world. Like this book holds up, dystopian wise so much so that it’s scary. But when it came to the island where she finally saw her mom, I was not liking it. Everything up til then, the speculation and the authoritative regime that she lived under, I was on the edge of my seat. However, the plot line revolving around her mother really lost me. I don’t understand the point of her father and sometimes who or what Jo really wanted.
marabender's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
cb613's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- 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
4.0
malmeis98's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
lottie1803's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
3.75
rosemwood's review against another edition
3.0
This was basicly a witch tale of feminism and freedom. An alternate America with injustice for women. It was very thought provoking and I felt many questions were left unanswered. The wondering flashbacks where a little annoying and distracting. I wish the story could have held more of my attention. Jo was really the only character that I really liked. I couldn't stand her father nor most of the males in this story.