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kerttuli's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Death, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Trafficking, and Murder
Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, Genocide, Gore, and Misogyny
Minor: Addiction, Body horror, Drug use, Homophobia, and Medical content
nataliebeech's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
The concept and world behind this book is so interesting, but I found it strange that Atwood decided to tell the story through the eyes of a basically misogynistic (and potentially a pedophile? - feel like this was brushed over) white man. Why? It felt almost like an exercise in writing an unlikeable character which felt a bit thin as a reason. The events that unfold also felt a little out of line with Crake’s personality and intelligence. However, the ideas that it presents are stunningly relevant now despite being written 20 years ago, it almost felt too close to home.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Sexual violence
Minor: Body horror and War