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A review by hath
Battle Royale by Koushun Takami
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wow. I have never read so fast in my life. This book consumed my life completely. I still don't know how the author managed to help me keep track of over 42 characters, but I loved reading about every. Single. One.
I was worried this book would just be violence for the sake of it, but the thought experiments and human relationships and friendships shown throughout gave it so much to digest.
It's got everything you could want and more! If you're not faint of heart and love a dystopia then I'd highly recommend it!
I was worried this book would just be violence for the sake of it, but the thought experiments and human relationships and friendships shown throughout gave it so much to digest.
It's got everything you could want and more! If you're not faint of heart and love a dystopia then I'd highly recommend it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Body horror, Blood, Death, Gore, Murder, Violence, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Gun violence, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Mass/school shootings