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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
One of the best sequels I've ever read. I loved how we got these characters' individual stories but it also merged so well with Oryx and Crake. I thought the ties in with Jimmy were 10/10 and I also really enjoyed the religious element! I think it's so cool how Atwood was able to build a new sect of religion off modern Christianity while in the context of MaddAddam's world and "the flood".
Just as entertaining as the first one, still made some very interesting points about our world but this time I was more focused on the characters. Worth a reread.
Just as entertaining as the first one, still made some very interesting points about our world but this time I was more focused on the characters. Worth a reread.
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Good sequel!!
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
reflective
tense
fast-paced
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
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
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
funny
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
dark
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The first half felt a little aimless, but the novel tied up really nicely at the end. Favorite quote:
"Mourning dove, robin, crow, bluejay, bullfrog. Toby says their names, but these names mean nothing to them. Soon her own language will be gone out of her head and this will be all that's left in there. Oodle-oodle-oo, hoom hoom. The ceaseless repetition, the song with no begging and no end. No questions, no answers, not in so many words. Not in any words at all. Or is it all one huge Word?
Where has this notion come from, out of nowhere and into her head?
Tobeee!
So much like someone calling her. But it's only birdsong."
"Mourning dove, robin, crow, bluejay, bullfrog. Toby says their names, but these names mean nothing to them. Soon her own language will be gone out of her head and this will be all that's left in there. Oodle-oodle-oo, hoom hoom. The ceaseless repetition, the song with no begging and no end. No questions, no answers, not in so many words. Not in any words at all. Or is it all one huge Word?
Where has this notion come from, out of nowhere and into her head?
Tobeee!
So much like someone calling her. But it's only birdsong."
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
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