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challenging
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A poignant and insightful exploration of the feminine experience (though very white and cis) which is undermined in areas by the characters Janet and Jael (one sleeps with a teen girl, the other has an AI robot sex slave) and its lack of intersectionality. Basically: very interesting, at times very beautiful, remains very necessary but is also flawed.
p.s. I saw one review that said that all the men in the book are all portrayed as terrible. I would have to disagree. While there is a lot of that there are also men who are not intentionally harmful, just ignorant in the things they say and do. For example, reference to the game 'I Must Impress This Woman.' in which men pursue romance despite repeated failure. I have seen these games played by well intentioned boys who are doing what they are taught is romantic.
p.s. I saw one review that said that all the men in the book are all portrayed as terrible. I would have to disagree. While there is a lot of that there are also men who are not intentionally harmful, just ignorant in the things they say and do. For example, reference to the game 'I Must Impress This Woman.' in which men pursue romance despite repeated failure. I have seen these games played by well intentioned boys who are doing what they are taught is romantic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Slavery
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, and Blood
Minor: Racism and Transphobia