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The Fifth Head of Cerberus: Three Novellas by Gene Wolfe
4.5
dark reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
A deep deconstruction of concepts of self and other, and the lasting impacts and complexities of colonial and settler ideologies. Shows it’s age at times, but overall a thoughtful and provoking read. Great read for lovers of non-traditional story structure. A rich and deep narrative which leaves you with many questions without answer through three distinct but interconnected vignettes. Light on world-building too if you like sci-fi but not so much that you want a dictionary for their new words for everything. 
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