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The Grasshopper's Child by Gwyneth Jones

robothugs's review

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challenging dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A somewhat opaque novel set after some kind of dystopian social upheaval. I enjoyed reading it and learning more about the world the characters live in, and I was rooting for the main character. I wish some of the action and plot were easier to pick apart, the style of writing is interesting but especially at critical plot moments I wanted more clarity. 
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