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meridith_bex'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: Death, Gun violence, Violence, War, and Classism
Moderate: Physical abuse, Slavery, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
amre23'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
I enjoyed most of the book but when I got a little past the half way point felt it did slog a little. Then the last 1/4 of the book I was VERY upset about a death. I had suspected it earlier in the book but then kept trying to convince myself it wouldn't happen. It did = Emotional Damage. Did enjoy most of the twists that occurred and thought they were good ways to move the story and tie certain things together.
I think Dark Age was better but this was a great installment and have no idea what to expect with Red God.
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual violence and Trafficking
luxxltyd'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, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction and Alcoholism
ohyeah_karyn'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: Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
josiah17'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
"In life, it is very tempting to forget the past to try and make a perfect future. But the past and the pain we have endured...they make us who we are.
This is probably the best book in the series so far. It feels so polished in all aspect. Pierce Brown's passion for the characters and world he's created just bleeds through the pages. The character dynamics have never felt more profound. Pierce manages to expertly tackle grief and the passage of time through the interactions and inner monologues of the characters in a very emotional and heartfelt manner. This book cuts deep, at several points.
"Nothing grants wisdom like loss."
I also know that Pierce mentioned he initially went down the wrong path for this book when he began writing it. I think he said he wrote over a million words total, but this book only ended up being about 250,000 words. Considering he took the time and effort to find what this book needed to be, I greatly appreciate what the final product delivered. And it was EXACTLY what it needed to be after the depressingly grim tale of Dark Age.
I physically cannot wait for Red God. That book is going to be unreal.
Graphic: Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Murder, and War
jazzyjbox'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: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Murder, and War