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kiala's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Death, Torture, Blood, and War
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gore, and Kidnapping
wogslandwriter's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book is a classic for a reason. This was my second time reading it, after watching the new TV show and it holds up relatively well. It is very slow at the beginning and the focus Robert Jordan puts on the divide between men and women is extremely stilted and old fashioned. However, the exciting story, rich characters, and deep world building shines through it all. It would not be published in it's current form in modern day, but it is a good story for modern audiences all the same.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Genocide, Gore, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Mental illness, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Stalking, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death, Cursing, Drug use, Excrement, and Death of parent
It is a relatively violent fantasy book that does not stray away from the harsh details of a battle and death. However there is no sexual violence or even discussion of it. However, it is not Game of Thrones level gory and violent. I would rate it around a PG-13 for most people.therainbowshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
If you love epic fantasy like Lord of the Rings or The Sword of Shannara, you'll probably enjoy this book. It took about 400 pages for this book to start developing its own personality, or for the characters to stop being quite as flat. The girl never stopped being flat, though. Overall, not a bad book but it just didn't stand out to me.
๐The Gist ๐: Several young men and a young woman from a rural town follow the advice of a woman they're all inexplicably afraid of to leave their village after it is attacked by creatures of legend. They then travel for a long time trying to avoid notice.
๐Representation๐: three female main characters (but they're all pretty flat)
๐ For readers looking for ๐: A hero's journey fantasy, an 800+ page book, books like Lord of the Rings and Sword of Shannara
๐The Gist ๐: Several young men and a young woman from a rural town follow the advice of a woman they're all inexplicably afraid of to leave their village after it is attacked by creatures of legend. They then travel for a long time trying to avoid notice.
๐Representation๐: three female main characters (but they're all pretty flat)
๐ For readers looking for ๐: A hero's journey fantasy, an 800+ page book, books like Lord of the Rings and Sword of Shannara
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, and War
Moderate: Confinement, Physical abuse, and Xenophobia
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