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marionlundqvist's review
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Excrement, Genocide, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, and Violence
asena's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It is an interesting premise and an easy read - remains very superficial and placative in its messaging. It is clear what the author tries to do, flipping the coin, showing that in the end it is not important to categorize into man and woman as the potential for violence is there once one has the discretion and ability to commit violence. But this idea is not really deeply explored, something that would have been possible through more character introspection and development. Characters fulfill more of a role, are more archetypes than "individuals" to push for symbolism - depends on whether one likes that, I find that underwhelming (was my biggest issue with the book).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Torture, Sexual violence, Slavery, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Rape, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Misogyny, Gore, Emotional abuse, Drug use, and Bullying
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