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djondjakecollins117's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-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? No
3.0
The book really hinges on the concept/plot but there is some layered characterization with the main character. Rowe has created a lore-rich alternate future that is rooted in the landscapes of KY and TN. However, These Prisoning Hills does leave much more world-building to be desired.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
hendrixpants's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
jenny_d's review
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This is exactly my kind of sci-fi. I love the Owls of the Bluegrass. I love the implications of strange creatures without direct, hyperdetailed descriptions of them. I liked following the protagonist throughout the years. I think I especially liked this book because of the way it protrayed the way that people who haven't lived in a rural place treat those who do live there. There's a very particular type of condescention that I haven't seen many authors get right, but this author did.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Slavery
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