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brycestevenwilley's review against another edition
funny
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
I never realized you could be racist and sexist against shapes, but here I am, reading that women are "wholey devoid of brain power". Like, I get the main focus is on the dimensions, and parts are staire, so you could read it as "flatland is kinda stupid and backwards anyway". The classism of the different shapes is done well. But why have classes be different shapes, but an entire gender is just one, the lowest one? There's so much BS and bad world building at the beginning that is never revisited or really has any affect on the story. I might be being too harsh on a short story from 1884, but I feel like it's overhyped in certain circles as "great science fiction". Just go play with 4d toys (on Steam), you'll get just as much out of understanding higher dimensions.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Sexism
Minor: Violence and War
jcprewett's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Misogyny, Sexism, and Classism
esmathteacher's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I rather enjoyed most of this book. Granted I am a geometry teacher. It’s a must read for any geometry teacher! The ableism and sexism was extremely cringey and I’m very disappointed with that. Overall, meh but funny too I guess!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Sexism
glacialis's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism and Classism
leonaolivia's review against another edition
challenging
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
nsv's review against another edition
This book attempts to make intellectual commentary while failing to make any remarkable observation. This is a self-pat on the back for white privileged men. The classist and misogynistic narrative is hard to stand with a self congratulatory pace for such a boring use of an interesting premise.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
yvanengelen's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
Interesting topic, but be aware of the misogynistic language (probably because of the age of this book)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
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