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pils8p's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Sexual content, Sexism, and Xenophobia
Minor: Gun violence
cheye13's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is wonderfully creative, written with in-world 'ads' to split up action and provide a shortcut for worldbuilding and context. "Qualityland" is expertly kept anonymous and widely applicable to the real world. I was impressed by the tonal balance between discussing hard-hitting, important topics while keeping the reading experience enjoyable and at times even hopeful, rather than falling down a rabbit hole of despair.
What I enjoyed the most was the nuance in the discussion of "AI" – in a setting where humans are increasingly automated and machines are increasingly humanized there was a lot of good commentary on art, machine learning, and humanity while avoiding slipping into luddism. There were also quite a number of historical interludes that taught me a lot about real history and development.
I could've done without the manic pixie dream girl, and I would've liked the main character to have a little more personality and/or drive aside from his One Mission, but overall I was simply so impressed to read a book like this.
Graphic: Classism, Misogyny, Racism, Domestic abuse, Sexism, Xenophobia, and Bullying
Moderate: Death, Medical content, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, and Pregnancy
Minor: Ableism, Body shaming, Infidelity, Pedophilia, and Suicidal thoughts
portrayal of censorship, blackmail, jingoism/nationalism; denial of fascism, gov't erasure of holocaustdeetabz's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Xenophobia, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual content, Classism, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Racism, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, and Violence
Minor: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Rape, and Antisemitism
kananineko's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The reason it’s 4 and not 5 stars is because 1. I didn’t really like the romance that happened in the story (I didn’t hate it either, it just felt very rushed and not built up) and 2. The plot wasn’t super memorable to me. However- it was a very enjoyable experience in the moment.
I know that makes it sound more like a 3-star, but I loved the world and the characters so much that I have to give it 4 instead of 3 stars. I definitely would read more books set in this world.
Recommend! I think most people will enjoy it and find it funny.
Graphic: Classism and Murder
Moderate: Racism, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Cursing, Domestic abuse, and Pregnancy
Minor: Genocide, War, Abortion, Antisemitism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Gun violence, Misogyny, and Sexism
arissthearies's review
Moderate: Xenophobia and Racism
alastaire's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Ableism, Pedophilia, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Classism, Domestic abuse, and Police brutality
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Colonisation, Hate crime, Infidelity, Violence, War, Pregnancy, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Homophobia, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, Abortion, and Addiction
Minor: Cancer, Rape, Suicide, Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Slavery, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Blood
Bombingtiredcreature'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
Moderate: Xenophobia and Gaslighting
Minor: Sexual assault and Suicidal thoughts
lizzzitro's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Xenophobia
illogical's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Sexual content, Racism, and Xenophobia