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ramakn22's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Suicide
lavendergraypup's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Death, Suicide, and Xenophobia
melodypowers65's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The 5th Gender is set in the same sci-fi universe as Crudrat, but where Crudrat was firmly YA, The 5th Gender is very much adult (including sex scenes between male humans/aliens and discussions of sex, murder and suicide).
Tristol, the main character, is a lovable, enthusiastic lavender alien from a race (Galoi) with 5 sexes/genders. Detective Drey Hastion is human, but seems to be from a different set of space humans than the Wheel humans from Crudrat. Comparing the different species in space and their attitudes to sex, gender and sexuality made for an interesting and open exploration of humanity's own, sometimes limited, views on those topics.
Overall the book is light, funny and sweet - generally what one expects from a Gail Carriger book! I think I preferred it to Crudrat, maybe because I felt like the sci-fi elements were less present? At its heart, the book is a romance and mystery story.
Tristol, the main character, is a lovable, enthusiastic lavender alien from a race (Galoi) with 5 sexes/genders. Detective Drey Hastion is human, but seems to be from a different set of space humans than the Wheel humans from Crudrat. Comparing the different species in space and their attitudes to sex, gender and sexuality made for an interesting and open exploration of humanity's own, sometimes limited, views on those topics.
Overall the book is light, funny and sweet - generally what one expects from a Gail Carriger book! I think I preferred it to Crudrat, maybe because I felt like the sci-fi elements were less present? At its heart, the book is a romance and mystery story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Suicide and Murder
Minor: Xenophobia, Vomit, and Pregnancy
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