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droden6's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Dystopian-Thriller is not a genre that I can read a lot of. I was on edge and could not put the book down, every chapter was a cliff hanger, and the chapters were short!
At first I thought I would hate this, because it really paints “far right evangelical men” as evil and definitely has a heavy dose of feminism.
But reading it from a Christian worldview, I found it to be a humble reminder that without Christ in one’s life, any human, male or female, will be as evil as their flesh wants to be. In 2020, you saw a rise of science and government tyranny, just like in past and present history, you see religious tyranny. It all has a same root cause: sin and the lack of one’s soul submitted under the Holiness of God.
Also, my local library has a book club coming up, and I will mainly be a fly on the wall but I’m very interested in hearing different perspectives.
If you like clean reads, do not read this. TW for strong language, short sexual scenes, suicide and mistreatment of women.
Graphic: Child abuse and Suicide attempt
mxsaramx's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Suicide attempt, and Murder
nicekweenreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book is very intense, especially given the current political climate. The first few chapters do a wonderful job at creating this Dystopian world that isn't too far from our own. The book really shines with its world building, including the misogynistic government leaders who subdue women in the name of righteousness. I hate read this first third of this book, which to me, is a sign of powerful righting.
I really liked how to scope of the Dystopian world was told through an individual's perspective. The reader isn't keen to governmental plans, only the slight change in policies that push ever so slightly to a new world. The main character's regrets and shame over her own inaction before the world turned is very haunting.
I feel like the ending was too quick and the ending didn't quite match the tonal horror set earlier in the book. I would still recommend if you are interested in a modern day The Handmaid's tale.
Graphic: Violence, Medical content, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Child abuse
helfire124's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
sydresnik's review against another edition
4.5
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Abortion, and Pregnancy
shanno_h0's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, and Torture
serinalovesreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Homophobia, Sexism, Torture, Religious bigotry, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Child abuse
kleindoeil's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Too many feels crossing my mind after this read but mainly anger and sparks to fight for the rights of everyone and for the end of toxic masculinity
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Violence, Police brutality, Medical content, Religious bigotry, and Suicide attempt