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simon326's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
War With the Newts is a science fiction story in which the main character is the self-destructive nature of humanity itself. The dark humour in the book is a perfect fit for the way in which the author highlights the madness of human politics and progress. Written at a time when the world was barreling towards the Second World War, the author makes clear comparisons to contemporary world events which still have relevance even in our modern world.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Xenophobia and War
Minor: Violence
mmehdi_auteur's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Gun violence, Violence, and Colonisation
cynka's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This is a great piece of science-fiction, ridiculing humanity. And I am totally here for it.
I thought there's going to be more character-oriented plot and to be honest it was more like a chronicle. I had to get used to it and I did find myself missing some of the character, not getting enough of them, but it's fine.
Sometimes there were sexist or racist sounding remarks, but I do blame it on the fact, that Capek was just potraying a world and not really making it up, unfortunately. But sometimes it does leave an unpleasant taste.
Over all I really, really like it! I am super happy I read this classic.
I thought there's going to be more character-oriented plot and to be honest it was more like a chronicle. I had to get used to it and I did find myself missing some of the character, not getting enough of them, but it's fine.
Sometimes there were sexist or racist sounding remarks, but I do blame it on the fact, that Capek was just potraying a world and not really making it up, unfortunately. But sometimes it does leave an unpleasant taste.
Over all I really, really like it! I am super happy I read this classic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, and War
Moderate: Sexism and Violence