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ka_cam's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I enjoyed the structure time in the story, the political philosophy and philosophy of physics, the musings on language, morality, social dynamics, and autonomy, and think anyone who enjoys those topics will find this an interesting read. I Can see how more recent ‘left or left-ish’ sci-fi has taken inspiration from this. It did well at not being overly dystopian or utopian on either planet, making the characters and situations feel more realistic and complex. I felt the changes in Shavek while on Urras were underexplored, especially related to a sexual assault- he just moved on when it came to his own behaviors, when he was otherwise highly critical of gender relations on Urras and fairly self aware, which seemed a bit off to me. All in all recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Police brutality
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Misogyny
Minor: Abandonment, War, Miscarriage, Violence, Religious bigotry, and Rape
CW famine/starvation, political violence, climate apocalypsecrowcore's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Classism, Misogyny, Police brutality, Sexual assault, Alcohol, and Sexism
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Xenophobia, and Sexual content
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, War, Religious bigotry, and Racism
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