Reviews tagging 'Animal death'

Temeraire by Naomi Novik

41 reviews

freshwaterbear's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death

szuum's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, War, Sexism, and Animal cruelty

unintentionallyasymmetric's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

I loved this book so much more than I expected. "Master and Commander with dragons" didn't really appeal to me, but there is so much softness and emotion in this story. The bond between Temeraire and Laurence develops so quickly but deeply that it adds emotional weight to every scene. My expectations were subverted in the best way in many places, such as the reason for the secrecy around the Aerial Corps' training. For me there was at least one truly heartbreaking scene, and Novik writes actions scenes so well that I was on the edge of my seat for many of the battles. I loved it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Death, and War

jumpydragon's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, War, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Abandonment, Animal death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, and Misogyny

Minor: Sexism, Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, and Misogyny

rini's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Blood

Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Sexism

Minor: Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief

clarabooksit's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Blood, Misogyny, Death, and Animal death

duvgaleni's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death

sparky_young_upstart's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death

Moderate: Animal cruelty

A dragon, who is sentient, is neglected by his partner to the point of death - though the death itself is peaceful.

alas_aly's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I thought this book was delightful! I liked that Laurence was a mannered character who was just shocked, SHOCKED by a little impropriety. I love the friendship between him and Temeraire as well as the depiction between the dragons and their captains in general. I really like intelligent dragons as a trope. The battle scenes were tense and captivating for me even though that isn't necessarily a trope that I love. I laughed out loud and shed actual tears and books don't always manage elicit that reaction from me. This could be a fun little series to follow. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death

Moderate: Animal cruelty

mizu's review against another edition

adventurous reflective fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, Misogyny, and Violence