paulinelluise's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Spoiler
I thought she would be able to tell us what was going on, I want to know :(
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Infertility, Blood, Violence, Kidnapping, Cancer, Death, Grief, and Alcohol
madelinequinne's review
challenging
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I’m not usually a fan of dystopian or sci fi books so this was a bit out of my comfort zone, but i thought the concept was really interesting!
when i picked this up i was more expecting it to be about a small group of women being held against their will by men for nefarious reasons, rather than it being a dystopia where so many people were in these bunkers for a reason nobody knew, so it was a surprise when i got into it and realised it was that, and i can’t say i hugely enjoyed it just cuz this genre isn’t really my kind of thing, but i did find a lot of the points the main character made very reflective and interesting, and found myself relating to her in some ways, despite her situation being so far from anyone on earth’s.
it was cool to challenge myself to explore a genre i’m not usually into, but i don’t know if i’d do it again
when i picked this up i was more expecting it to be about a small group of women being held against their will by men for nefarious reasons, rather than it being a dystopia where so many people were in these bunkers for a reason nobody knew, so it was a surprise when i got into it and realised it was that, and i can’t say i hugely enjoyed it just cuz this genre isn’t really my kind of thing, but i did find a lot of the points the main character made very reflective and interesting, and found myself relating to her in some ways, despite her situation being so far from anyone on earth’s.
it was cool to challenge myself to explore a genre i’m not usually into, but i don’t know if i’d do it again
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Suicide, Infertility, Dementia, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Cancer, Terminal illness, Blood, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, and Abandonment
mme_carton's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gore, Grief, Infertility, Suicidal thoughts, Cancer, Suicide, Abandonment, Blood, Chronic illness, Excrement, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Terminal illness
lostboylio's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
the most insanely heartbreaking yet hopeful and disturbing book i’ve ever read.
every page feels like a punch in the throat and leaves you totally speechless.
absolutely amazing!
every page feels like a punch in the throat and leaves you totally speechless.
absolutely amazing!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Death
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
Minor: Chronic illness, Cancer, Grief, and Miscarriage
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