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pils8p's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual content, and Xenophobia
Minor: Gun violence
cheye13's review
- 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? Yes
5.0
This is wonderfully creative, written with in-world 'ads' to split up action and provide a shortcut for worldbuilding and context. "Qualityland" is expertly kept anonymous and widely applicable to the real world. I was impressed by the tonal balance between discussing hard-hitting, important topics while keeping the reading experience enjoyable and at times even hopeful, rather than falling down a rabbit hole of despair.
What I enjoyed the most was the nuance in the discussion of "AI" – in a setting where humans are increasingly automated and machines are increasingly humanized there was a lot of good commentary on art, machine learning, and humanity while avoiding slipping into luddism. There were also quite a number of historical interludes that taught me a lot about real history and development.
I could've done without the manic pixie dream girl, and I would've liked the main character to have a little more personality and/or drive aside from his One Mission, but overall I was simply so impressed to read a book like this.
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Xenophobia, and Classism
Moderate: Death, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Medical content, and Pregnancy
Minor: Ableism, Body shaming, Infidelity, Pedophilia, and Suicidal thoughts
portrayal of censorship, blackmail, jingoism/nationalism; denial of fascism, gov't erasure of holocaustkananineko's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The reason it’s 4 and not 5 stars is because 1. I didn’t really like the romance that happened in the story (I didn’t hate it either, it just felt very rushed and not built up) and 2. The plot wasn’t super memorable to me. However- it was a very enjoyable experience in the moment.
I know that makes it sound more like a 3-star, but I loved the world and the characters so much that I have to give it 4 instead of 3 stars. I definitely would read more books set in this world.
Recommend! I think most people will enjoy it and find it funny.
Graphic: Murder and Classism
Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexual content, Xenophobia, and Pregnancy
Minor: Genocide, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Antisemitism, Abortion, Sexual harassment, and War
kathigusi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Minor: Gun violence, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual harassment, and War