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pearldpk's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Physical abuse, Violence, Xenophobia, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infidelity, Racial slurs, Sexism, and Death of parent
zosiablue's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I dearly loved this and also think it didn't reach its potential. Such a cool, original mix of quantum physics, a gay love story, steampunk, clairvoyance, and loneliness. My heart. There was casual racism that didn't feel intentional but was there nonetheless (sort of a "sign of the times" thing the author leaned into too far) AND I think if everything was more balanced and fleshed out, it would be a perfect book. I almost want the author to rewrite it now further along in her career.
As a bonus, the author's book from this year (Half Life of Valery K) definitely winks at this novel, so I need to reread it now that I get the references.
As a bonus, the author's book from this year (Half Life of Valery K) definitely winks at this novel, so I need to reread it now that I get the references.
Graphic: Infidelity, Racism, and Sexism
Moderate: Death, Cultural appropriation, and Classism
nekoshka's review
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Homophobia, Police brutality, and Death of parent
btrz7's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Infidelity, Racism, Sexism, and Xenophobia
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