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estewanii's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.5
Redefines the post-modern era, a story of humanity's struggle with peace and harmony, and their hunger for power and hubris. Ultimately, if we had been given a new slate in life, how would we live? Think? And would the history of our ruin repeat itself?
It's not a kind book; it's weary, cynical, and violent. But all the same it cherishes and preaches the good of people and their place in the world. A wonderful read.
It's not a kind book; it's weary, cynical, and violent. But all the same it cherishes and preaches the good of people and their place in the world. A wonderful read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Slavery, Torture, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Murder, Violence, and War
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Deadnaming and Panic attacks/disorders
belleanndthebook's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
1.5
Mostly, this book was just not for me.
I absolutely loved the prose, which was definitely flowery. I found it to be incredibly immersive, and the prose combined with the post-apocalyptic setting and the kakuy—fantastical nature spirits/gods—made for a setting reminiscent of a Studio Ghibli movie.
Due to the beautiful prose, I kept reading through a story that felt very shallow. We only got to know a few characters well, which muddled the political intrigue of the story. Additionally, the story covered such a long period of time that it often felt like it was “telling” rather than “showing” the story.
I think the audience of this book is those who enjoy flowery prose and like to sit back and watch a story unfold.
Thank you to NetGalley to providing this ARC in exchange for a review.
I absolutely loved the prose, which was definitely flowery. I found it to be incredibly immersive, and the prose combined with the post-apocalyptic setting and the kakuy—fantastical nature spirits/gods—made for a setting reminiscent of a Studio Ghibli movie.
Due to the beautiful prose, I kept reading through a story that felt very shallow. We only got to know a few characters well, which muddled the political intrigue of the story. Additionally, the story covered such a long period of time that it often felt like it was “telling” rather than “showing” the story.
I think the audience of this book is those who enjoy flowery prose and like to sit back and watch a story unfold.
Thank you to NetGalley to providing this ARC in exchange for a review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture
Moderate: Slavery
Minor: Confinement
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