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grapefruit_jazzie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Violence, Murder, and War
zombiezami's review against another edition
4.25
All of the big emotional inflections in the book definitely hit, for example, "
Graphic: Addiction, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Self harm, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, and War
Moderate: Cancer, Drug abuse, Drug use, Racial slurs, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, and Alcohol
Minor: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, and Colonisation
midnacine'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? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and War
Moderate: Body horror and Kidnapping
bookbrig's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
My favorite bit is the first of the 3 segments, as I got to know the main characters and learn about the technology and world. I particularly love the balletic and cinematic way Onyebuchi writes the mech fights and the other battles, giving the story a hectic and overwhelming feel during those scenes. For my taste, some of the later parts a little slow after the opening action, but ymmv depending on how you like your sci-fi. I also have some spoilery thoughts about frustrations with a few characters' motivations, if you do read this and want to talk!
Finally, read the author's note. I knew so little about the actual history that inspired this story, so I'm planning to read several of the non-fiction titles referenced in the note.
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Murder
emmykyhil's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Slavery, Suicide, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
bookcaptivated's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, Drug use, Slavery, Medical content, and Grief
Minor: Cancer, Misogyny, Racism, and Vomit
woollyleanne's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Confinement, Violence, Islamophobia, Murder, and War
sljordan313's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Murder