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A review by dhrish
Deathless Divide by Justina Ireland
5.0
I am so sad to say goodbye to my favourite duology of the year.
C/W: Medical experimentation, derogatory terms used in the time period, time-period specific violence, grief
Every issue I had with the pacing and characterisation of "Dread Nation" seemed to resolve itself in the "Deathless Divide". I loved that this story was a dual perspective. Jane and Katherine made my heart melt, laugh out loud and sober up in their stories.
Justina Ireland is a genius for not only integrating the struggle of Black communities at the time but by weaving the fictional aspect of zombies, she forces us to look at how the US was built from immigration, race relations and the complexities of humans who think their vision proceeds the lives of others.
I waited a while to read this sequel, afraid that I liked "Dread Nation" because of the mood I was in at the time. This was not the case, I love the way this universe is crafted and the characters who shape it. I love the lessons it speaks of and it's the use of commentary. If you did enjoy "Dread Nation" please pick up "Deathless Divide" it really is a perfect ending to such a wonderful world.
C/W: Medical experimentation, derogatory terms used in the time period, time-period specific violence, grief
Every issue I had with the pacing and characterisation of "Dread Nation" seemed to resolve itself in the "Deathless Divide". I loved that this story was a dual perspective. Jane and Katherine made my heart melt, laugh out loud and sober up in their stories.
Justina Ireland is a genius for not only integrating the struggle of Black communities at the time but by weaving the fictional aspect of zombies, she forces us to look at how the US was built from immigration, race relations and the complexities of humans who think their vision proceeds the lives of others.
I waited a while to read this sequel, afraid that I liked "Dread Nation" because of the mood I was in at the time. This was not the case, I love the way this universe is crafted and the characters who shape it. I love the lessons it speaks of and it's the use of commentary. If you did enjoy "Dread Nation" please pick up "Deathless Divide" it really is a perfect ending to such a wonderful world.