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ginger2d's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Deportation, Terminal illness, and Sexism
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Rape, Panic attacks/disorders, Antisemitism, Torture, War, Transphobia, Genocide, and Forced institutionalization
csevet's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
This was historical fiction without the fantasy element I’ve come to expect from the author’s books, but I ended up enjoying it just as much. Plus I ended up learning much more than I expected to about radiation and in a way that filled the gap that the lack of fantasy element might have left. Also Valery may be my favorite character she has ever written, so
Moderate: Homophobia, Ableism, and Violence
Minor: Rape and Antisemitism
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