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booklover1776's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Murder and Suicide
deldc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
i won't give much details bec i feel like i'd be spoiling a lot đ but i have just a few things to say:Â
this book has spoken volume on many things which you should look out for when you read this. i liked beth revis' writing. the way it pulls the reader into and float in its deepness -- ironically, like the universe. definitely one of the books that leaves you thinking, not just about the book's direction but also about the question it's asking. (hmm) i was fascinated by the conflicts and the way it invites the reader to investigate, and think about their own stand. for others, the plot might be considered predictable, but for me, i was just really enjoying every part -- the confusion and the thrill of it all. i also find it unique how the diversity of the characters were intended. it showed how complex it is to be human regardless of origin.Â
for reference:
if you liked Passengers, Never Let Me Go, or even playing Among Us (lol) you might enjoy this.Â
but then, i believe this can be an important book that everyone might want to give this a try :-)
Moderate: Rape and Suicide
megyeager's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Suicide, Mental illness, Death, Sexual content, Medical content, Sexual violence, and Rape
Moderate: Torture
andatherrin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Sexual content
applejacksbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Pros: characters are all pretty likable except the one we're really not supposed to like. It flows really well and there wasn't a point in which I was like "okay let's get this over with." And it was like the only book that seriously caught my interest.
Cons: "daddy" iykyk. This is just a personal "ick" of mine, but I loathe anyone over like 5 years old using that word and Amy (the MC) used it probably like 300 times too many. Everytime she used that word it really took me out of the story.
I think anyone who likes stories set in space similar to that Chrispy Ratt and JLaw movie that came out a few years back would definitely be interested in this one.Â
Graphic: Suicide, Alcoholism, Confinement, and Violence
Minor: Colonisation
martamae77's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Murder, Sexual assault, and Death
Moderate: Sexual content and Suicide
Minor: Pregnancy, Mental illness, and Incest
rinku's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Alcoholism, Murder, Sexual assault, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Incest, and Mental illness
Minor: Racism and Colonisation
annaluzia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
There is unnecessary and way too descriptive sexual assault happening
Some other things as well that I'll put in the content warning tags!Â
It was still an enjoyable read in terms of easy writing style. But that's what the half star is for, my opinion of the book got worse with every single chapter I've read. Insta-love happening, really non complex characters and plot, easy to see plot twists, unrealistic things happening and readily excusing the horrible stuff one of the main characters does are the main reasons I did not like the book.Â
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Drug use, Confinement, Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Murder, Religious bigotry, Self harm, and Xenophobia
beccaruthe's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
Minor: Suicide, Slavery, Racism, Violence, Incest, Forced institutionalization, Death, Blood, and Mental illness
lisbet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
But even when you overlook that, there are still issues that keep this book from being great. For me another huge flaw is how the author approaches the topic of sexual assault.
One thing Iâd love for the author to have explored in depth is Amyâs nightmares and dreams while she was in stasis. What caused them? Why did she have them if no one else whoâd been in stasis before her hadnât?
Some of the things I enjoyed was the discussion about what separates and defines sane vs. crazy, and the multitude of problems (both logistic and moral) of generational ships.
Like much YA SciFi, this is light on the science and thereâs not much explanation for why the people are traveling across the universe to a new planet? Are they the only ones leaving earth? Are others going to the same planet? Other planets?
While I did have some problems with the book, I am planning to read the next book in the series
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Rape, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide