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catsy2022's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The continuation of Olamina's story is equally brutal and emotional. With dual perspectives of both Asha and Olamina (through diary entries), we can see how the idea of Earthseed grew and changed. This story just didn't stop with the emotional scenes and the terror and dread. I felt the absolute despair when the group were facing down Christian America. I saw shades of history and the present America throughout this book. Radical Christians kidnapping heathen children to brainwash them into being good Christians, yet their own religion is rife with corruption and sin.
I really empathise with Olamina's desire to grow Earthseed and how she is surrounded by doubt and question. She anticipates that and so runs gatherings to encourage discourse. The concept of God representing Change really makes sense in their world as a religion to follow due to the unexpected outcomes and danger - normal people can't travel anywhere without being attacked.
I also liked the story coming together at the end and we see how despite the circumstances, the viewers may not get the ending they want.
Tragic all around and very human.
Graphic: Torture, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, Trafficking, Slavery, Rape, Pedophilia, and Misogyny
Moderate: Ableism, Racism, Pregnancy, and Homophobia
Minor: Abortion, Suicide, Self harm, and Miscarriage
Which content warnings does this book not have?stephr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Hate crime, Homophobia, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Trafficking, and Violence
emhunsber's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Slavery, Sexism, Physical abuse, Murder, Hate crime, Gun violence, Genocide, Emotional abuse, and Death
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Biphobia, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gun violence, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Torture
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Biphobia, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Incest, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Religious bigotry, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts