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ruthmoog's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.5
A thought provoking read, in which death occurs almost immediately. A very interesting take on society and family during war time, and the meaning of death and the burden of funeral rites when death is all around.
There were themes around womens existence and suffering which paired with the futility of existence when your society is being destroyed.
Unlike other stories I have read set in civil wars, the travel was through places rather than away from violence. All the while the journey had traumatic events and discomfort, but the mundane bureaucracy of revolution was at the forefront of the storytelling.
It's an interesting read, if you can cope with the subject matter I recommend it, but it wan't my favourite at the time so my star rating reflects that.
There were themes around womens existence and suffering which paired with the futility of existence when your society is being destroyed.
Unlike other stories I have read set in civil wars, the travel was through places rather than away from violence. All the while the journey had traumatic events and discomfort, but the mundane bureaucracy of revolution was at the forefront of the storytelling.
It's an interesting read, if you can cope with the subject matter I recommend it, but it wan't my favourite at the time so my star rating reflects that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, and War
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Suicide
Minor: Misogyny, Gun violence, and Violence
jouljet's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death of parent, Grief, Body horror, Gore, Gun violence, Genocide, Suicide, and War
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