livid_olive's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death and Confinement
Moderate: Violence, War, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Xenophobia, Gore, and Grief
awaterswadesthrough's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Religious bigotry, War, Gun violence, Murder, Blood, Classism, Gore, Medical trauma, Police brutality, Violence, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
iono's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Violence, Xenophobia, Racism, Injury/Injury detail, and Gun violence
Moderate: Death, Murder, Police brutality, Grief, Body horror, Blood, War, and Medical content
Minor: Misogyny, Ableism, Drug abuse, and Drug use
kerttuli's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Death, Gun violence, Xenophobia, Confinement, War, Ableism, and Mental illness
Moderate: Medical content, Grief, and Sexism
Minor: Addiction and Racism
idksamiguess's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Gun violence
Moderate: Medical content and Grief
futureofmydays's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Xenophobia, Violence, Medical trauma, Medical content, Mental illness, Gun violence, Grief, Forced institutionalization, Death, Confinement, and Blood
Minor: Addiction
caryndi's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Spoiler
was a would-be mass murderer,Though the book flirted with exploring the crew of the Rocinante's pasts, the most we got was a bit of confirmation about Amos that had been foreshadowed in book 2. Despite Holden's intimate relationship with Naomi, he...still does not know anything about her past? Kind of strange, especially given that they all know his--you'd think he would be the type of person to at least bring it up.
However, Abaddon's Gate goes harder on power struggles than emotional arcs, though Melba does have a bit of one. I was a bit disappointed we didn't get any resolution with
Spoiler
her and Anna, as I thought they were going to have at least one more significant scene together when Anna saw her in the elevator at the endRecommend? Yep, another fun, quick read! Mind the content warnings.
Graphic: Ableism, Death, Gun violence, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Grief, Medical content, and Sexism