jennaem27's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Violence, Injury/injury detail, Gore, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Religious bigotry and Medical content
Minor: Misogyny
skrulls's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Violence, Medical content, Gun violence, and Death
Moderate: Gore, Vomit, Confinement, and Injury/injury detail
kerttuli's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Death, Gun violence, Xenophobia, Confinement, War, Ableism, and Mental illness
Moderate: Medical content, Grief, and Sexism
Minor: Addiction and Racism
idksamiguess's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Gun violence
Moderate: Medical content and Grief
futureofmydays's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Xenophobia, Violence, Medical trauma, Medical content, Mental illness, Gun violence, Grief, Forced institutionalization, Death, Confinement, and Blood
Minor: Addiction
caryndi's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Spoiler
was a would-be mass murderer,Though the book flirted with exploring the crew of the Rocinante's pasts, the most we got was a bit of confirmation about Amos that had been foreshadowed in book 2. Despite Holden's intimate relationship with Naomi, he...still does not know anything about her past? Kind of strange, especially given that they all know his--you'd think he would be the type of person to at least bring it up.
However, Abaddon's Gate goes harder on power struggles than emotional arcs, though Melba does have a bit of one. I was a bit disappointed we didn't get any resolution with
Spoiler
her and Anna, as I thought they were going to have at least one more significant scene together when Anna saw her in the elevator at the endRecommend? Yep, another fun, quick read! Mind the content warnings.
Graphic: Ableism, Death, Gun violence, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Grief, Medical content, and Sexism