Reviews tagging 'Murder'

Qualityland by Marc-Uwe Kling

3 reviews

deetabz's review

challenging funny reflective fast-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

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

adventurous funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

• 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

This was a solid, funny dystopian satire. I really enjoyed the world and the way the world building was done (the ads/newsfeed parts in between chapters were great). I loved pretty much all of the characters, especially the group of robots, they were great. 

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. 

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Content Warnings

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

jqmnew's review

challenging funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

1.0

While I understand that the book is making fun of current events especially surrounding sexism, racism, etc. I feel like it was using that fact to just be sexist, racist, etc. Also

The twist that Calliope was writing the book felt a little unoriginal and dissatisfying.

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexism, Hate crime, Sexual assault, Murder, Racism, Domestic abuse, Classism, and Cursing

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Alcoholism, Abortion, and Body shaming