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cmbohn's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Terminal illness, Medical content, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Child death, Blood, and Death of parent
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
drkappitan's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Suicide attempt
sylda's review
adventurous
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness and Medical content
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Suicide attempt
albernikolauras's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
An interesting read while still in the midst of a pandemic. This novella is definitely tinged with a darker feel than past novels as Penric has to pull on his experience as a physician (and the trauma associated with that). There are some moments of camaraderie and humor, but is probably the heaviest of the Penric novellas. Bujold balanced the emotion of this book very well, but I missed the happy chaos of previous books. Not a favorite, but perhaps it will be after 2025.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racism and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Animal death and Suicide attempt