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adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This is the perfect example of good grimdark writing, a genre that honestly struggles to ever produce much worth recommending. The Algebraist is a weird Baroque sci-fi story about power structures, empire, and social expectations. I don't know if I can recommend it enough, its filled with horror and bleakness, counterpointed perfectly with rare moments of humanity and hope.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual violence, Torture, and Violence