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coffeedog14's review
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
While not as heart-wrenching or heart-stopping as the first installment, and lacking in some of the cool action moments that book had, this is a much more mellow work that relies more on intrigue and delving into the heart of the corruption that is inherent to the Radch and its ideology. It didn't feel like it propelled the plot as much, mainly setting up characters and ideas for later, but it was fascinating while doing so.
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Trafficking, Colonisation, War, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Grief, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Genocide, Rape, Torture, Religious bigotry, and Deportation
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