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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
sherbertwells's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
In a post-climate crisis future, a former holy man and scribe searches for a spy that threatens to reawaken environmental gods. Basically a version of A Canticle for Leibowitz where blowing things up solves problems, which kind of destroys the point.
“The kakuy never slept, warns the pious Medj of the south. The wind and the ocean never cease, and the earth is patient. Tread lightly, my bretheren. Do not shake the world too particularly when you pass.
No one I met in Vien had ever seen the kakuy.
Some said they weren’t even real” (40)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death, War, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Child death, Religious bigotry, Murder, Mental illness, Medical content, Emotional abuse, Confinement, and Blood
Minor: Transphobia and Sexual content
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