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sydneynorman's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Kidnapping, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Alcohol
drugstore_cowgirl's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
What a strange book. The writing and premise of the plot make me want to call this book the space version of George Orwell's 1984. <<<SPOILER: "Take care of the people, and god almighty will take care of himself" is admittedly a funny premise for religion, too.>>> This book isn't bad, but it's one of those works that I would recommend to men that I don't know very well--science fiction is a safe bet, Vonnegut is a famous author, and if they don't like the book it wouldn't hurt my feelings because I'm not very sure I liked it either. But I am giving it 4 stars, so...
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Sexual violence