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machewson's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Truly tremendous work of science fiction. Anti authoritarian if you are like me, but potentially pro military if you have a different world view. No matter what you come into the book thinking Heinlein does a masterful job of conveying the thoughts and feelings of a young boy becoming a soldier. Perfectly executed in every way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Violence, Police brutality, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Torture, Blood, Mass/school shootings, and Classism
Minor: Sexual violence
ezraez's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
Reminds me of Ayn Rand’s writing - the few exciting scenes are surrounded by ridiculous and obvious pontifications by the writer (in this case, on the benefits of a fascist society...). Wow I hated this - if you want a good time, just watch the movie.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Misogyny, War, and Classism
Main through line is fascist propaganda.