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valjeanval'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
5.0
The book jacket to this edition calls her "This generation's LeGuin," but I think that's not entirely fair. Yes there's a heavy dose of social commentary and speculation, but CJA's style is distinctively her own and is deeply rooted in this generation here and now
Moderate: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Gun violence, Homophobia, Mental illness, Torture, Transphobia, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Grief, Medical trauma, and Murder
tero's review
- 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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Violence and Medical trauma
Moderate: Mental illness, Racism, Sexual assault, Torture, Transphobia, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Suicide, Islamophobia, and Suicide attempt
Note: content warnings are for things mentioned or subjects tackled by the stories. Content warnings for individual stories are included in the book.kelseyr713's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Minor: Body horror, Gun violence, Hate crime, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Murder, and War
galexy_brain's review
- 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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Transphobia, Violence, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Suicide, Dementia, and War
Minor: Drug use, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Torture, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
anyepagan's review
4.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual assault, Transphobia, and Violence
dianna_reads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Transphobia, and Violence
Each short story has an introduction from the author and the trigger warnings for each story.