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mereas's review against another edition
dark
informative
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
As much as I loved the information on Big Oil, petroculture, and cli-fi at the Niger Delta, I felt that the narrative was rather sexist at times in all of Habila's non-men figures. The protagonist(s), Rufus and Zaq, used women to pursue their career in journalism, but I could not tell if Habila was commenting on the patriarchy or adding to it. Though, Habila did accurately portray the dehumanization and dissociation which comes with journalism and photography.
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body horror, and Death
Minor: Misogyny, Kidnapping, and Fire/Fire injury
kvokolek's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
3.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Kidnapping, and Alcohol
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Rape, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Animal death and Sexual content
em_of_swags's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
covers very important topics and I really liked it at first but the mc/author(?) seemed kind of fatphobic and women were described in a weird way. still important to read though i guess
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Animal death, Gore, Sexism, Torture, Police brutality, Alcohol, and War
km00's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Alcoholism and Death
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Kidnapping
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