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A review by meluhnie
Master Class by Christina Dalcher
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was kind of a dystopian in the near future. This story touched on lots of uncomfortable topics, especially eugenics, politics, our education system, abortion, elitism...it's a squirmy read for white America. As an LGBT+ parent and a POC, I couldn't help but think..."Am I supposed to be surprised?" Meh.
I did enjoy the read, I enjoyed the story, I connected with the MC as a mother. I'm glad I read it. But I just couldn't identify with the struggle, like this isn't the worst America has done. It's good to learn about, but it's nothing new. I did enjoy the Author's note at the end, and I think she accomplished her goal. So on that end it would be 5 stars. But for me, not so much.
I did enjoy the read, I enjoyed the story, I connected with the MC as a mother. I'm glad I read it. But I just couldn't identify with the struggle, like this isn't the worst America has done. It's good to learn about, but it's nothing new. I did enjoy the Author's note at the end, and I think she accomplished her goal. So on that end it would be 5 stars. But for me, not so much.
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Antisemitism, Ableism, Medical content, Gaslighting, Classism, and Abortion