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dark
mysterious
Juja has some incredibly beautiful writing, but unfortunately the overarching plot and thematic movements of the characters fell short for me. I was just left feeling underwhelmed, and frankly very frustrated (and very mad, the longer it sits with me) by the events in the last 15% of the novel. I am interested to read more of the author's work, as the writing was beautiful.
I received the audiobook ARC through Netgalley, and the narrator was excellent with the diverse accents at play but there was a lot of playback issues that impacted my experience unfortunately.
I received the audiobook ARC through Netgalley, and the narrator was excellent with the diverse accents at play but there was a lot of playback issues that impacted my experience unfortunately.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, Pregnancy
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
A careful, quiet, deliberate book that builds like a crescendo.
I knew I'd love this book, knew it from the moment I found out that it was not only an unofficial caption is Mary Shelly's Frankenstein but about dinosaurs too. I was not wrong, I loved this book.
Mary's anger, her pride and her urge to do more—be more—make her an extremely compelling protagonist. There is much to love about this book, but Mary is easily the most extraordinary. I hated every single man in this book (except for Mr. Jamsetjee), there was a veritable amount of anger induced eye twitching going on.
I just... I adored this book and everything it says, not just about women in science, but women in the 19th century. The science itself, and the elements of paleontology, were so well done and so thoroughly researched.
I'm of the opinion that having read Frankenstein prior to picking this up will benefit you greatly. My love for Frankenstein certainly elevated my love for this book, and I think that is the best way to enjoy this.
If you're a fan of Frankenstein and dinosaurs, this one is for you.
I knew I'd love this book, knew it from the moment I found out that it was not only an unofficial caption is Mary Shelly's Frankenstein but about dinosaurs too. I was not wrong, I loved this book.
Mary's anger, her pride and her urge to do more—be more—make her an extremely compelling protagonist. There is much to love about this book, but Mary is easily the most extraordinary. I hated every single man in this book (except for Mr. Jamsetjee), there was a veritable amount of anger induced eye twitching going on.
I just... I adored this book and everything it says, not just about women in science, but women in the 19th century. The science itself, and the elements of paleontology, were so well done and so thoroughly researched.
I'm of the opinion that having read Frankenstein prior to picking this up will benefit you greatly. My love for Frankenstein certainly elevated my love for this book, and I think that is the best way to enjoy this.
If you're a fan of Frankenstein and dinosaurs, this one is for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual violence, Blood, Medical content
Soft dnf for now... I'm really struggling to connect with the MC.
hopeful
lighthearted
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Self harm, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Medical content, Medical trauma, Abortion
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
tense
We delve further into Prickle Island in book 2, this time focusing on the enigmatic Hannah and the serious Hawk.
Ali continues to delight with their witty humour, hilarious inner monologues and relatable characters. The representation in this series is incredible. Hannah's ADHD is represented in such a brilliantly relatable way. We learn more about the Lachlan's, the politics surrounding the island, and most importantly: the animals!
We also had lots of nods towards Finch in this book, and I am in love with her. I am SO excited that her book is next!
Ali continues to delight with their witty humour, hilarious inner monologues and relatable characters. The representation in this series is incredible. Hannah's ADHD is represented in such a brilliantly relatable way. We learn more about the Lachlan's, the politics surrounding the island, and most importantly: the animals!
We also had lots of nods towards Finch in this book, and I am in love with her. I am SO excited that her book is next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Minor: Death of parent