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kass_minor's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is a dark, yet realistic take on modern day authoritarianism...told through the story of the wife of a teacher union leader ...who also happens to be a molecular biologist. Sickening, enthralling, and important.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Dementia, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Medical trauma, and Murder
geoatrophy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I very much understand how this won a Booker. Had to stare at the wall for an hour after I finished it.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Police brutality, Dementia, Grief, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Addiction, Animal death, Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Trafficking, and Sexual harassment
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