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mr_ryancowboy's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness, War, and Violence
califrey99's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: War, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, and Violence
agathajanemaud1908's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I don’t have adequate words to review this book, but word of warning: it’s accurate to the war, so it’s very dark and violent. Make sure to be in a good headspace before reading.
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Body horror, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, Xenophobia, War, Medical trauma, Grief, Violence, Stalking, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, and Gore
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Cannibalism
kendallashley's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Violence, Blood, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Mental illness, War, and Confinement
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, and Murder
hannahmariebrankley's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: War
jlboro's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Don’t go into this book if you want “more like the Winternight Trilogy”. These two works really can’t be compared and if you do, you’ll be disappointed because it’s extremely different - from scope and scale, writing style, time period, vibes, etc. I love it when artists do this and I’m here for anything Arden throws our way from here on out.
The first half of this book is visceral and dark. This is literally in the trenches of WWI and dealing with PTSD from multiple disasters. The second half is when our cast of characters really begin to weave and diverge together and the ending result is solid all around.
My only complaint is I would have liked more of the second half of the book, maybe more of a 1/3 to 2/3 dynamic and more time with our characters post “resolution”. Maybe even some more information at the end on resources, photos, etc. in how she found her inspiration for this story.
I’m so glad this story happened - thank you Katherine Arden and team for taking a risk in a climate and industry that doesn’t always reward that behavior.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, War, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Mental illness
woodsie24's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: War and Death
amybabuka's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: War and Violence
nimeneth's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence, War, Murder, Death, Death of parent, Mental illness, Medical content, and Medical trauma
julesmae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, War, and Body horror
Minor: Suicide