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riverofhorton's review against another edition
This point can claim the title of the fastest I've DNFed a book.
Due to the cover art reminding me of the Peter Capaldi era Doctor Who titles, I thought I was getting into a Sci-Fi when I bought this book. Later read the blurb to find out it wasn't, it's more political/social commentary, not a problem, I've read and enjoyed such book previously.
There was, however, an obscene amount of misogyny in those few pages. I could understand there being some, given the attitudes of the time this book was published in, but not this much. I found myself wondering if the author knew how to write any character that isn't misogynistic, not just a male character.
Due to the cover art reminding me of the Peter Capaldi era Doctor Who titles, I thought I was getting into a Sci-Fi when I bought this book. Later read the blurb to find out it wasn't, it's more political/social commentary, not a problem, I've read and enjoyed such book previously.
There was, however, an obscene amount of misogyny in those few pages. I could understand there being some, given the attitudes of the time this book was published in, but not this much. I found myself wondering if the author knew how to write any character that isn't misogynistic, not just a male character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Classism, Body shaming, and Domestic abuse
heather_freshparchment's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Classism, Religious bigotry, Suicide, Xenophobia, Violence, and Antisemitism
Minor: Sexual assault
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