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howlinglibraries's review against another edition
5.0
Since this is my introduction to the story, I can't say if it's a faithful adaptation, but I can say that it was an excellent, haunting read on its own. It didn't delve into much backstory at all on how things came to be or what life is like for women outside of The Red Centre, but it touched briefly on the conditions in the Colonies and Jezebel's, and it definitely made me interested in learning more. My only complaint was that the ending felt so abrupt, but at the same time, I can see that it was done so intentionally, and it made sense. I probably won't be rushing to pick up the original book right away, but only because I know it's going to be such a difficult read emotionally.
✨ Representation: queer and BIPOC side characters
Graphic: Kidnapping, Transphobia, Rape, Misogyny, Infidelity, Ableism, Medical content, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Murder, Blood, Religious bigotry, Infertility, Homophobia, Suicide, Torture, and War
klimatyczny_bluszcz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death, Murder, Rape, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Pregnancy, Sexism, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Suicide and Miscarriage
Minor: War and Grief
prehistoricpotatoes'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Suicide, Torture, War, Rape, Murder, Homophobia, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Grief, Forced institutionalization, Death, Confinement, Slavery, Misogyny, Miscarriage, and Blood
jainabee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, War, Grief, Murder, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Classism, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Dysphoria, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Genocide, Infertility, Medical content, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Trafficking, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Deadnaming, Death, Death of parent, Child abuse, Child death, Mental illness, Racism, Ableism, Abortion, and Infidelity
This is a dystopian classic; enter at own risk.lectricefeministe's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Miscarriage, Murder, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Slavery, Suicide, Torture, Trafficking, Violence, Blood, Body shaming, Colonisation, Death, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Infertility, Kidnapping, Medical content, Abortion, Body horror, Religious bigotry, and Sexism
jemmania's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Infertility, Infidelity, Homophobia, Blood, Sexual violence, Murder, Rape, War, Suicide, Sexual assault, Sexism, Pregnancy, and Genocide
Minor: Miscarriage and Abortion
simixfe's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Infertility, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
Moderate: Abortion, War, and Suicide
Minor: Child death and Eating disorder
prinytona'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
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Forced institutionalization, Hate crime, Infertility, Pregnancy, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Abortion, Bullying, and Suicide
berodatheelf's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Moderate: Blood, Death, Grief, Infertility, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Suicide