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A review by hamstringy
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bold of this to be both one of the funniest and most emotional books I’ve read so far in 2022.
This book plays the line between genuinely hilarious, dark, and violent so well. Harrow and Gideon’s relationship is so well developed, as are most of the characters. Hella way to end a book too.
I will say the only real thing that stands out in terms of (very nitpicky) issues is that the book moves pretty slowly until about 75% of the way through the book and then it is a dead sprint to the end. Luckily I didn’t have to put it down.
This book plays the line between genuinely hilarious, dark, and violent so well. Harrow and Gideon’s relationship is so well developed, as are most of the characters. Hella way to end a book too.
I will say the only real thing that stands out in terms of (very nitpicky) issues is that the book moves pretty slowly until about 75% of the way through the book and then it is a dead sprint to the end. Luckily I didn’t have to put it down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide, and Violence
Moderate: Cancer, Terminal illness, War, and Cursing