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wogslandwriter's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is an amazing alternative history story about the racial and class divides of America, the complicated nature of being a mixed black person, and who counts as Black. It's an important perspective beautifully wrapped in zombie fights and pretty 19th century dresses. The characters are lovable but complicated, making them all the better. Jane is a fantastically unreliable narrator, which I love. Piecing together the pieces of her relationships of those around her just from the heavily biased perspective she gives us, is a treat. I also love the surprise of Summerland and the extreme setting shift that comes with it. Summerland allows Dread Nation to be both a western and a Victorian drama, which are two of my favorite things. All told the book is an exciting and enjoyable read with phenomenal characters and an interesting plot.
Graphic: Child death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, and Murder
Minor: Child abuse, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, and Classism
The details of zombie deaths and how the zombies look are not skimped on. They are described in sometimes gruesome detail.
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