beabenn's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
arae0311's review against another edition
5.0
It pains me how little recognition this book has, not only on an international scale, but even in the scope of modern Russian literature. So far the best dystopian novel I have read.
Maybe on a reread I will annotate and tab every similarity I see to 1984
Maybe on a reread I will annotate and tab every similarity I see to 1984
zwwwp's review against another edition
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
philosopher_kj's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization and Confinement
Moderate: Torture, Gaslighting, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Sexism
Minor: War and Suicidal thoughts
nathelregel's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5