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laurajordensharris's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Child abuse, Classism, Death of parent, Genocide, Rape, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Murder, Violence, Infidelity, Death, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Homophobia, Sexism, Sexual content, Slavery, and War
easmith36's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Minor: Sexism, Slavery, Rape, Sexual assault, Misogyny, and Grief
shayna14's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Infidelity, Medical content, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Child death, Self harm, Slavery, Sexual assault, Grief, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, Murder, Animal death, Medical trauma, Blood, Gore, Death of parent, Violence, War, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Classism, Bullying, Alcohol, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Colonisation, Vomit, Torture, Excrement, Outing, Kidnapping, Trafficking, and Homophobia
Minor: Abandonment
namzuru's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.75
Graphic: Death, War, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Sexism
Moderate: Sexism, Trafficking, Medical content, Slavery, and Rape
Minor: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, and Animal death
theliterarylair's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
It's a story I've heard a hundred times, and, besides developing a *bit* of sympathy for Patroclus, I didn't get anything new from this version. I'm just kind of over hearing stories about white men treating women like objects and starting wars for nothing more than bragging rights.
I'm adding the .5 because I enjoyed Miller's writing style. I'll most likely give her another read at some point.
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Violence and Rape
badmom'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
5.0
The historical references and details of weaponry & battle are peripheral; the bulk of attention is spent humanizing the characters through their lesser-known thoughts & behaviors.
In the end, this well-known war story becomes a rich, beautiful examination of friendship, love, & family.
Graphic: Death, Grief, Violence, Blood, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and War
Moderate: Misogyny, Classism, Emotional abuse, and Sexism
Minor: Homophobia, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Rape, Slavery, and Infidelity
bluedilly'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, War, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Slavery, Animal death, Blood, Murder, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Self harm, and Sexual content
Moderate: Medical content, Abandonment, Child abuse, Pandemic/Epidemic, Alcohol, Classism, Pregnancy, Rape, Slavery, and Vomit
Minor: Animal cruelty, Cursing, Death of parent, and Homophobia
vaguely_pink'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
5.0
Graphic: Violence, War, and Death
Moderate: Blood, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Child abuse, Grief, Sexual violence, and Slavery
Minor: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Cursing, Death of parent, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Homophobia, Medical content, Pandemic/Epidemic, Kidnapping, and Pregnancy
bramblebug's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Also, I have listened to the audiobook multiple times and it is possibly one of the best performances I’ve ever experienced.
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Misogyny, War, Sexism, Slavery, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Child death, Ableism, Death, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Rape, and Abandonment
Minor: Self harm and Medical content
The historical setting is honest and does not censor (nor really focus on) many of the atrocities committed in its time, especially when it comes to the treatment of women and disabled people.cmklaft's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Animal death, War, Violence, Death, Sexism, Misogyny, and Grief
Minor: Slavery