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kappafrog's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
What a wonderful book. I loved the slow pace of Ofelia finally getting the chance to come into her own. I loved the People and their society. . On the one hand, this was a classic first contact story in the vein of the best Star Trek. On the other hand, it was totally unique in its main character, and that shaped the book into something unique too.
The colony was pretty dystopian with such strong conservative values that it led to murder. It could have been interesting to see that explored a bit more, but actually, it was conveyed pretty well by the conditioning we saw Ofelia breaking out of.
This book will stay with me for a long time!
The colony was pretty dystopian with such strong conservative values that it led to murder. It could have been interesting to see that explored a bit more, but actually, it was conveyed pretty well by the conditioning we saw Ofelia breaking out of.
This book will stay with me for a long time!
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Misogyny, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, and Deportation
Minor: Body shaming, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Dementia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol, War, and Pandemic/Epidemic
bea_evans's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
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
Read for book club. Enjoyed it. Definite world building but with “old world” touches. Role of women in various traditions, role of older women, in particular, examined. Spears our attempts to understand others while not leaving our own perspective.
Minor: Bullying, Child death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Sexual assault
feralbookwife's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.75
Scifi with a grumpy, old woman protagonist? Yes please! A story about freedom, community, and respect. Highly recommend. Especially if you enjoyed Doctor Who when it celebrated the ordinary human because every human is extraordinary.
Graphic: Ableism, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Murder, and Colonisation
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