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leahhartjacobs's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Such an interesting book about the downsides of scientific goals, the arrogance of man, and living with the consequences of our actions. Even though I really liked it, there are some uncomfy parts due to the age of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Death, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent and Incest
Minor: Colonisation and Racism
nisanatreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism
spriteluver's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"i was benevolent; my soul glowed with love and humanity; but am i not alone, miserably alone? you, my creator, abhor me; what hope can i gather from your fellow-creatures, who owe me nothing? .... if the multitude of mankind knew of my existence, they would do as you do, and arm themselves for my destruction. shall i not then hate them who abhor me? i will keep no terms with my enemies. i am miserable, and they shall share my wretchedness. ... you accuse me of murder; and yet you would, with a satisfied conscience, destroy your own creature. oh, praise the eternal justice of man!"
there are so many other quotes, nearly a page long, that i could reference in this review. i really loved this book. it questions compassion and morals to a whole other level. i enjoyed deciphering the descriptive language by putting myself in the character's position and analyzing the vocabulary. it made the book a lot more personal. when the perspective flipped to the "monster" i freaked out. what an amazing idea!!
there are so many other quotes, nearly a page long, that i could reference in this review. i really loved this book. it questions compassion and morals to a whole other level. i enjoyed deciphering the descriptive language by putting myself in the character's position and analyzing the vocabulary. it made the book a lot more personal. when the perspective flipped to the "monster" i freaked out. what an amazing idea!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
niniwa's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
0.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism
dig2deep's review
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I have to read paradise lost now
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Child death, Murder, Grief, and Confinement
Moderate: Death of parent and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Animal death and Racism
raoulalexander's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Mental illness
Minor: Racism
itwassomethingabout's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
science fiction,longish scenic descriptions,morally ambiguous characters,
Content Warnings
Moderate: Islamophobia and Racism
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