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hiagovinicius's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Bullying, Torture, Grief, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Self harm, Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, War, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Chronic illness, Classism, Death, Violence, Murder, and Confinement
summerb's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Torture, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, and Violence
Moderate: Rape, Death, Physical abuse, Self harm, Blood, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Death of parent, Grief, Addiction, Colonisation, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Colonisation, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Death of parent, Gun violence, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Murder, Suicide attempt, Vomit, War, Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Pregnancy, and Self harm
omnombailey's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I'm not one for time travel stories, but I loved how it was used in this story. The whiplash Dana experienced with never knowing when she'd be pulled back was intense. And realized the only way she could return to the present was by extreme harm to herself was awful, yet eye-opening. This did feel less like a sci-fi story and more like a historical fiction story with a splash of fantasy.
The only thing that dampened my enjoyment while reading this was the prose itself. It was far too simple for my tastes and so many filler words and repetition got in the way of the actual narrative.
I'm not sure if this is the kind of story I'd recommend to friends because it's amazing and fun or whatever. It is, however, something I'd recommend for everyone to better understand the severity that lies within racism and violent circumstances made "normal" in our society. This isn't just a good book; it's an important book.
Graphic: Racism, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Slavery
Moderate: Confinement and Rape