A review by agatha_hopkins
The Ten Percent Thief by Lavanya Lakshminarayan
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is the best book I have read in at least a year. To be fair, I haven't read too many books in that time, but this book is awesome. It has re-sparked my passion for reading like no other recently read book has done.
I really enjoyed the mosaic style of the book. This is the first time I've ever read a book like that where there are no recurring perspectives. It took a little getting used to in the beginning, but I am all for it now. For some of the perspectives, I even found myself wanting more of them (like Nina Amand, the former Analog child who was adopted).
I would definitely recommend anyone read this book, even if they aren't typical fans of dystopian or sci-fi.
I really enjoyed the mosaic style of the book. This is the first time I've ever read a book like that where there are no recurring perspectives. It took a little getting used to in the beginning, but I am all for it now. For some of the perspectives, I even found myself wanting more of them (like Nina Amand, the former Analog child who was adopted).
I would definitely recommend anyone read this book, even if they aren't typical fans of dystopian or sci-fi.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Bullying, Body shaming, Confinement, Xenophobia, and Violence
Moderate: Drug abuse, Sexual content, Death, Deportation, Cursing, Alcohol, Drug use, Murder, Violence, Emotional abuse, Grief, Body shaming, and Pregnancy
Minor: Child abuse, Death of parent, Infertility, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Abortion, Infidelity, Pregnancy, War, and Adult/minor relationship