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304 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780063330092
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harper
Publication date: 13 February 2024
Description
In the vein of Octavia E. Butler and Margaret Atwood, a harrowing novel set in an alternate United States—a world of injustice and bondage in which a young Black woman becomes the concubine of a powerful white government official and must face the...
Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews
Moods
challenging 64%
dark 64%
tense 52%
reflective 45%
sad 42%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 11%
adventurous 10%
informative 5%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 43%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 25% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Misogyny, Pedophilia, RapeMinor
Miscarriage, Lesbophobia, Homophobia304 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780063330092
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harper
Publication date: 13 February 2024
Description
In the vein of Octavia E. Butler and Margaret Atwood, a harrowing novel set in an alternate United States—a world of injustice and bondage in which a young Black woman becomes the concubine of a powerful white government official and must face the...
Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews
Moods
challenging 64%
dark 64%
tense 52%
reflective 45%
sad 42%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 11%
adventurous 10%
informative 5%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 43%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 25% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Misogyny, Pedophilia, RapeMinor
Miscarriage, Lesbophobia, Homophobia