lopstrosity's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Lighthouses in space got my attention, I was getting a more sci-fi thriller than what this actually turned out to be. And I love what it is.
Vague spoilers ahead.
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a war vet is alone on this lighthouse, battling the insane loneliness while grappling with his PTSD, self-hatred, and self-destruction. Through various meetings with people, he grows and learns he can be a better person. Going through my own trauma therapy & dealing with my PTSD, I related to every single thing the protagonist stated when it came to loneliness/isolation, internal pain, and how impossible it feels to let go and forgive & heal.
Vague spoilers ahead.
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a war vet is alone on this lighthouse, battling the insane loneliness while grappling with his PTSD, self-hatred, and self-destruction. Through various meetings with people, he grows and learns he can be a better person. Going through my own trauma therapy & dealing with my PTSD, I related to every single thing the protagonist stated when it came to loneliness/isolation, internal pain, and how impossible it feels to let go and forgive & heal.
avilareads's review
challenging
dark
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
this was such a nice, self contained science fiction story with a strong main character; his struggles with PTSD, OCD, and depression provides insight on how he copes with loneliness as well as war.
the discussions around being a soldier in a war one doesn’t truly believe in were extremely poignant for such a quick novel!
the discussions around being a soldier in a war one doesn’t truly believe in were extremely poignant for such a quick novel!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Genocide, and War
Moderate: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicide attempt, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, and Suicide
skbookworm's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
harimaron's review against another edition
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
marieby's review against another edition
5.0
Every time I read a new or re-read an old Hugh Howey book I fall in love with his writing all over again. They’re all simply amazing.
pshotts's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jeristotle's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jackieandstuff's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0