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jehansflowers's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
fuck i enjoyed this book. maybe its just bc i was listening to the audiobook at 1.9x speed, but i found it way more digestible than i was expecting. more than anything it was really just incredibly impressive. it was thoroughly well-researched, and melded that with the unique magic system and alternate history beautifully. honestly, very fun read.
my primary criticism is this: couldve been gayer
12/27/22 edit: didnt put a star rating on it before, but its getting 5 bc i still think about this book at least once a week
my primary criticism is this: couldve been gayer
12/27/22 edit: didnt put a star rating on it before, but its getting 5 bc i still think about this book at least once a week
Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Xenophobia, War, and Classism
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Terminal illness, Murder, and Colonisation
coolfijiwater's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
love how hateable a majority of these characters are :) there’s a few that i don’t hate but only a few
Graphic: Death, Racism, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and War
Minor: Sexism
jfuel's review against another edition
challenging
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Smart and witty writing with a compelling cast of characters. Coming in at just over 1,000 pages, this is not for the faint of heart but is worth the effort if you like the idea of an alternate 19th century England where magic is making a comeback.
Moderate: Death and Violence
featherbrain's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, and Racism
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Mental illness, Misogyny, Slavery, Violence, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
librarianmage's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.5
A beautifully written tale of some of the most punchable men I have ever read about
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, and Racism
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Xenophobia
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