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A review by maggiegirouard
The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party by M.T. Anderson
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A well-done historical fiction. Dense but packed with information and immersion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Racism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, War, Classism
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence