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ratatatkat 's review for:
The Word for World Is Forest
by Ursula K. Le Guin
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a tough read. The main character is meant to embody all of the male stereotypes. He is a macho, egotistical… I pictured his as Gaston from Beauty and the Beast but add racism, power, and machine guns. That said, of course it’s not comfortable to read. It’s the authors intention to make a statement. This book reflects on all of the things that make it tough. Glad someone is willing to say the hard things.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Genocide, Gun violence, Racism, Rape, Slavery, Trafficking
Moderate: Addiction
Minor: Sexual assault