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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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:
Yes
the ending fell flat for me :( otherwise I enjoyed it - scary to think we’re not too far away from that world…
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book is haunting, and will likely stick with me for a very long time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Medical content
Moderate: Misogyny, Abandonment
Minor: Child abuse, Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Simple yet beautiful storytelling. This was seriously such a breath of fresh air, highlighting the small and beautiful moments of life and family in a world that feels hopeless. The themes of motherhood were striking to me, even though I am not a mother myself.
The genre of futuristic speculative fiction is so saturated, but this short novel distinguished itself from the rest in my opinion. I am interested to try some of Helen Phillips’ other books!
The genre of futuristic speculative fiction is so saturated, but this short novel distinguished itself from the rest in my opinion. I am interested to try some of Helen Phillips’ other books!
emotional
tense
medium-paced
At first I thought it was painfully obvious, an unimaginative dystopia, then I realized I only found it boring bc it was basically just reflecting current reality. At times a slog, but I’m glad I stuck it out for the last act. Those kids are brats btw
dark
reflective
fast-paced
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I cannot stop thinking about this book, so it must have been good to leave such an impact. While reading I felt like I was playing catch up, but I think that was the author’s intention. It didn’t take too long to figure out what things were “woom, bunnies, etc.). It was such an interesting book, placed in the not so distant future. I did think the ending fell flat. Maybe the title and description of the book were a little misleading too? It’s definitely worth reading.
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes