Reviews

The Admonishments of Kherishdar by M.C.A. Hogarth

lithographic's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Listened the the audio book. A wonderful narrator!

A correction tailored to the crime. An admonishing hand of grace, of Shame, outstretched to those who might yet change for the better. A focus on rehabiliton within the Kerishdar society. I think that this book, as well as the Aphorisms of Kerishdar, are a clever way the introduce the two protagonists of Black Blossom: a fantasy of manners among aliens, as well as the fascinating setting.

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Content Warnings

Rape, Child abuse, Self Harm, Addiction, Suicide, Abortion. But none too graphic. Perhaps it the fact that I listened to this book instead of reading it, but I had to 'read' between the lines to divine the nature of a couple crimes explored herein.

snazel's review against another edition

3.0

An exploration of the crimes that disrupt a utopia, and their punishments. They're very focused on rehabilitation, which means some seem too light and some too heavy. Thought-provoking. And again, terrifying.

hwesta's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Rape, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Addiction, and Abortion