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a_violentfemme 's review for:
Immaculate Conception
by Ling Ling Huang
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I read this is 2 sittings, on a long train journey and I have a lot of mixed feelings. In a nut shell, this book is about jealously and a toxic friendship.
It was an interesting exploration of the art world and technology- especially on how generative AI is being treated or has the potential to be used in the future. However, I felt that there were quite a lot of sub plots that didn't necessarily add to the main themes. I also had some questions about the world building, and although I don't expected to be spoon fed details by the author, I wanted a bit more than the hunger games style Capital vibes I got in places. This has overall given me a lot to think about.
It was an interesting exploration of the art world and technology- especially on how generative AI is being treated or has the potential to be used in the future. However, I felt that there were quite a lot of sub plots that didn't necessarily add to the main themes. I also had some questions about the world building, and although I don't expected to be spoon fed details by the author, I wanted a bit more than the hunger games style Capital vibes I got in places. This has overall given me a lot to think about.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt