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madzsmiled 's review for:
Anthem
by Noah Hawley
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was particularly hard to read. Not because it was a bad book - it was extremely well written and kept me engaged, even when things slowed down. I struggled with time period - the now.
I found it extremely anxiety inducing, which was the point. The dystopia created in the book felt possible from the political upheaval to the language and intentions of memes.
The message is clear - this world has reached the edge, and the younger generations are the ones carrying the burden.
I thoroughly enjoyed it, as much as I had to contend with my own anxieties about the future.
Please read all content warnings before reading. This one has quite a few.
I found it extremely anxiety inducing, which was the point. The dystopia created in the book felt possible from the political upheaval to the language and intentions of memes.
The message is clear - this world has reached the edge, and the younger generations are the ones carrying the burden.
I thoroughly enjoyed it, as much as I had to contend with my own anxieties about the future.
Please read all content warnings before reading. This one has quite a few.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Murder