Reviews tagging 'Cultural appropriation'
The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley
2 reviews
zosiablue's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I dearly loved this and also think it didn't reach its potential. Such a cool, original mix of quantum physics, a gay love story, steampunk, clairvoyance, and loneliness. My heart. There was casual racism that didn't feel intentional but was there nonetheless (sort of a "sign of the times" thing the author leaned into too far) AND I think if everything was more balanced and fleshed out, it would be a perfect book. I almost want the author to rewrite it now further along in her career.
As a bonus, the author's book from this year (Half Life of Valery K) definitely winks at this novel, so I need to reread it now that I get the references.
As a bonus, the author's book from this year (Half Life of Valery K) definitely winks at this novel, so I need to reread it now that I get the references.
Graphic: Racism, Infidelity, and Sexism
Moderate: Death, Classism, and Cultural appropriation
sternbrunchdaddy's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Was a bit disappointed, as the book was marketed as more steampunk, whereas it was more just a Victorian(?) Light Fantasy with a few clock-makers and a slow boil mystery+relationships throughout. It was sweet, interesting, and well written, though I wouldn't have minded more of a focus on either its romantic or mystery elements, if just to make it a tighter work.
Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs
Minor: Cultural appropriation, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Xenophobia, and Violence
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