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valjeanval's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- 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
A foundational science fiction piece that while very progressive for its time, doesn’t really hold up to modern lenses of feminism and disability. Worth a read, but with more than a few grains of salt.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, and Grief
joa_price's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The basic premise of this story is deeply uncomfortable from a modern perspective. The time this was written and the context of that time cannot be ignored. There are many more in-depth conversations about the way womanhood, disability and slavery are discussed and dealt with in this book and I’d encourage readers to take these into account for this wonderfully clever book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Mental illness, Misogyny, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Medical trauma, and Abandonment