hotbitch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Self harm, Racism, Body shaming, Ableism, Cultural appropriation, Homophobia, Fatphobia, Racial slurs, and Antisemitism
melsage1823's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
There's a saying that some books aren't for you and this was sort of the case. I really struggled to follow the plot as a dyslexic and Autistic reader. The "chapters" we're very thick and I felt like it would have been better if there were chapter titles in places and not just a capital letter.
It felt weird that even though Crowley and Aziraphale are the main characters that they barley are in the book. I think as a result of having so many characters the book became very overload especially with the sections about the four horse men. I wish the povs had been separated chapters.
Again develops from my second point but the characters didn't seem fleshed out enough. I wanted to route for Aziraphale, Crowley and Adam but I didn't feel like I got to know them that well as well as their personal stories.
However despite that it wasn't a terrible read for me. The dynamic between Aziraphale and Crowley absolutely carried the book whole heartedly, their bond creates perfect comedic moments that will have you laughing as you turn the page.
I love the fact that the story balances its comedy which allows for the complex message and moral of the story be processed. A lot of stories these days often struggle to balance comedy but is done very well in this story, the comedy in the story did not take anything away from the serious moments. The comedy is at its best when its from the dynamic of Crowley and Aziraphale as well as Anathema Device and Newt Pulsiver.
The footnotes all though sometimes exhausting to read were absolutely hilarious and added alot of fun but comedic elements to the story. All the footnotes helped wrap the story in a neat bow including the long rambly ones.
Overall a book I cannot ethically recommend but if you've seen the TV show or want to read a mind bending book about armagedon go ahead. Despite its major flaws it was still a super fun ride.
Graphic: War
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, Body shaming, Ableism, Cultural appropriation, Drug use, and Fatphobia
Minor: Sexual content
mobymaize's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Murder, Religious bigotry, Violence, and War
Moderate: Animal death, Cultural appropriation, Eating disorder, Sexual content, Torture, Alcohol, Car accident, and Sexism
Minor: Homophobia, Racism, and Slavery
cemeterygay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Spoiler
why was the scene between Anathema and Newton necessary. It just feels like weirdly misogynistic.I would 1000% recommend this book to others who are looking for a fun book with fantastical elements.
Graphic: Car accident, Death, War, Violence, and Eating disorder
Moderate: Homophobia, Blood, Cultural appropriation, and Fatphobia
Minor: Slavery and Animal cruelty
CW: Childbirth, f slurs, famine, pregnancy, snakes, starvation