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jesssalexander's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
0.25
So glad I read this so I could have that epiphany and stop wasting my time with this genre. If I’m craving something imaginative I’ve still got fantasy and dystopian fiction.
So specifically with this little book, this is a great example of an interesting premise and terrible execution. Wouldn’t you too want to read this: A spectacular meteor shower captivates the eyes of 99% of the western world’s population…and then strikes them all blind. The few who missed the night’s show (including our hero who had undergone eye surgery and had had his eyes bandaged throughout the evening) are the only ones left with their vision intact and must pick up the pieces of a crumbling civilization, which is also being attacked by giant man-eating alien plants.
The very worst thing about this little book is that everyone who has been struck blind is described as a lost, dumb herd of animals or else they just immediately kill themselves. Yikes!! There is one little moment, a pitiful blinded 18 year old girl who says “Life is very precious, even like this.” But it reads more tragic than true in the narrative and that is small compensation for the rest of the book. The basic message throughout is that it is better to be dead than blind and also that the handicapped are incapable of joyful or productive living. Oof. I only finished it because sometimes you can’t look away from roadkill even when you want to and it was a short read.
Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Child death
afion's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Child death, Gun violence, and Suicide
the_cheerful_necromancer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Suprisingly solid, considering it's a book about walking carnivorous plants that bludgeon people. Honestly had me captivated, far more than I expected; this one's definitely a classic for a reason, and I'd recommend it. Its descriptions of its crumbling world, in particular, are really visceral, and hold a palpable solemnity and dread unlike anything I've read in a book thus far. This book is definitely worth a look.
Graphic: Death and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Suicide, and Terminal illness
Minor: Animal death, Violence, Grief, and Pregnancy
A lot of people die in this book.vampirehelpdesk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Child death and Suicide
rhianonw's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Child death, Death, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Suicide, Violence, Pregnancy, and War
mengzhenreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Death, and Suicide
Moderate: Child death, Physical abuse, and Violence
Minor: Gun violence and Rape
banksa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Child death, Death, Sexism, Suicide, and Injury/Injury detail
raxus's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Child death and Suicide
Minor: Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, and Alcohol
candicereadsx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Suicide, and Injury/Injury detail
eli_jw's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Ableism, Confinement, Death, and Suicide
Moderate: Child death and Violence
Minor: Pregnancy and Fire/Fire injury