fletchie's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
If you're interested in an old school sci-fi romp that feels like it could've been written yesterday, then here it is.
Moderate: Classism, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, War, Toxic relationship, Sexism, Gun violence, Violence, Toxic friendship, Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, and Death
itsnicholaslashay's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Medical trauma, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Racial slurs, War, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Torture, and Trafficking
lalu's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
What other writers would have told in 700+ pages, Bester condenses to 240. There is no time for doubts, no time for hesitation - I could fell how driven the protagonist is.
What bothered me a lot was that apparently gender norms didn't change one bit between 1950 and ~2350. There's even a woman who secretly works in a man's job.
Apart from that it was an interesting and well written book, it just didn't meet my personal taste.
Moderate: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Medical content, Sexism, and Violence
Minor: Rape
torpidcup's review
- 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? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Confinement, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Torture
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Torture, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, and Rape
Minor: Violence, Sexism, Addiction, Drug use, and Ableism