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A review by kp_hobbitreads
The Churn by James S.A. Corey
3.5
#1 Leviathan Wakes: ★★★★☆ | 4 stars
#1.5 The Butcher of Anderson Station: ★★★★☆ | 4 stars
#2 Caliban's War: ★★★★✮ | 4.5 stars
#2.5 Gods of Risk: ★★★☆☆ | 3 stars
#2.7 Drive: ★★★★✮ | 4.5 stars
#3 Abaddon's Gate: ★★★★☆ | 4 stars
#3.5 The Churn: ★★★✮☆ | 3.5 stars
Wow.....reading this made me wildly uncomfortable. This is a short little story that gives us some insight into what life was like in Baltimore for Amos Burton. And the short version: it wasn't good.
Three Things:
1. Timmy and Lydia's relationship is deeply messed up. The woman basically raised him after his mother's death, and they have a sexual relationship which is bad enough on its own. But, when you realize he's "barely halfway into his second decade of life" it makes it so much worse.
2. I do like that this series never shies away from the harsh realities of what life is like for regular people. And, it's especially bleak in this story.
3. I am interested in seeing how these side characters play into the larger series. I have a feeling we will be seeing a few of them again.
While I am glad to get more information on one of my favorite characters in the series, I wouldn't say I enjoyed reading this. Or, even necessarily that I recommend it. The content warnings are plentiful - please heed them.
content warnings: violence, gore, murder, child abuse, child sex trafficking, sex work, drug dealing, sex (fade to black, not graphic), ablesist slur, unhealthy relationship dynamic/grooming, pseudo-incest
#1.5 The Butcher of Anderson Station: ★★★★☆ | 4 stars
#2 Caliban's War: ★★★★✮ | 4.5 stars
#2.5 Gods of Risk: ★★★☆☆ | 3 stars
#2.7 Drive: ★★★★✮ | 4.5 stars
#3 Abaddon's Gate: ★★★★☆ | 4 stars
#3.5 The Churn: ★★★✮☆ | 3.5 stars
Wow.....reading this made me wildly uncomfortable. This is a short little story that gives us some insight into what life was like in Baltimore for Amos Burton. And the short version: it wasn't good.
Three Things:
1. Timmy and Lydia's relationship is deeply messed up. The woman basically raised him after his mother's death, and they have a sexual relationship which is bad enough on its own. But, when you realize he's "barely halfway into his second decade of life" it makes it so much worse.
2. I do like that this series never shies away from the harsh realities of what life is like for regular people. And, it's especially bleak in this story.
3. I am interested in seeing how these side characters play into the larger series. I have a feeling we will be seeing a few of them again.
While I am glad to get more information on one of my favorite characters in the series, I wouldn't say I enjoyed reading this. Or, even necessarily that I recommend it. The content warnings are plentiful - please heed them.
content warnings: violence, gore, murder, child abuse, child sex trafficking, sex work, drug dealing, sex (fade to black, not graphic), ablesist slur, unhealthy relationship dynamic/grooming, pseudo-incest