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thatone2112's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: War, Violence, Pregnancy, Incest, Rape, Death, Confinement, and Murder
Minor: Religious bigotry
mjones14's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Fairly enjoyed it, although it was a bit long-winded. The parts with Adam and Eve and their Fall were Call (mainly book 9). Interesting experience.
Moderate: Religious bigotry and Sexism
seanml's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Obviously it’s helpful to keep in mind the contemporary values of society when reading any sort of literature. That said, DAMN did Milton give women a bunk deal. God creates Adam, gives him Paradise, gives him Eve (Who does NOT get all the physical and mental faculties that Adam enjoys), and then the almighty adds in a TREE with a big “do not touch sign.” What did He expect to happen??? First Lucifer, now Adam and Eve. God really needs to work on mending fractured relationships if He doesn’t want to just delete them from existence.
Otherwise, really great prose obviously. I can understand why some call this the best work of the English language. Milton knows how to write a sweet quote as well. 7.5/10.
Otherwise, really great prose obviously. I can understand why some call this the best work of the English language. Milton knows how to write a sweet quote as well. 7.5/10.
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Gaslighting, Grief, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Animal death, Death, Genocide, Gore, Incest, Murder, Pregnancy, Racism, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and War
hannahr's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
2.0
Satan was cool, but that's it, everyone else was boring af
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Racism, Religious bigotry, and Sexism
Minor: Rape and Incest
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