paigeno's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Grief, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Gore, Incest, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
cdscott323's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
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
5.0
Graphic: Confinement
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
jenniferthinks's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-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
3.75
The book was intellectually challenging due to its exploration of ethics as it relates to humans and aliens co-existing, providing no right answer and many uncomfortable moments.
I appreciate the character descriptions and the inclusion of both human and alien racial diversity.
And the entire society that Bulter created is impressive! I had to refer to a wiki to remind myself of who’s who.
I would not endure reading it again but it was altogether fascinating.
I appreciate the character descriptions and the inclusion of both human and alien racial diversity.
And the entire society that Bulter created is impressive! I had to refer to a wiki to remind myself of who’s who.
I would not endure reading it again but it was altogether fascinating.
Spoiler
Is this book an exploration of “compassionate”eugenics? That’s what it felt like at times, which is super super uncomfortable to read.Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Xenophobia
issues related to consentamandaquotidianbooks's review
challenging
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is one of my new favorite worlds. I adored the Oankali and learning more about them throughout the trilogy. I love how this book is saturated in ethical ambiguity. You need to decide if you think the Oankali have the concept of consent in their culture. If you think they do, then this is a very disturbing series. If you think they don't, then this encourages you to look at the situation from a fascinating new perspective. This sci-fi family saga constantly questions what it means to be human. I absolutely loved it!
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence, Gun violence, and Death
Minor: Sexual assault and War
stellarfizz's review
adventurous
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I *could not* put this down!! I would regularly stay up until 2 or 3am to keep reading.
Graphic: Xenophobia
Moderate: Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Infertility
Minor: Rape
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