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A review by my_faelady
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
⭐️: 3.5/5
TW: Descriptive & dark violence, alcoholism
Like many people here, I enjoyed the book. However, for my personal tastes, it was heavy-handed in the feminist, female rage aspects of the text. The author's work is, of itself, a phenomenal blend of Chinese history and sci-fi elements, but the above left it a bit lackluster for me.
I read this, primarily, to see if a student of mine would be able to read it, and the answer is a sound no, purely because they're too young, not for the messages this book brings. The ideas it presents are solid ones, and I would read the next book if it was given to me, but I may not actively seek it out.
TW: Descriptive & dark violence, alcoholism
Like many people here, I enjoyed the book. However, for my personal tastes, it was heavy-handed in the feminist, female rage aspects of the text. The author's work is, of itself, a phenomenal blend of Chinese history and sci-fi elements, but the above left it a bit lackluster for me.
I read this, primarily, to see if a student of mine would be able to read it, and the answer is a sound no, purely because they're too young, not for the messages this book brings. The ideas it presents are solid ones, and I would read the next book if it was given to me, but I may not actively seek it out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Violence, and Alcoholism