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jaedia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Medical content, and Grief
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Self harm, Violence, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Confinement, Drug use, Racism, Torture, and War
ktjames1908's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
The story also felt rushed at times, particularly at the beginning, which made it very hard to grasp what was actually happening and follow along. I think the idea behind the main plot is complex enough that it needs a lot more exploration.
The two main characters were lovable, as was their dynamic. I think that the time given to exploring the depths of their personalities was enough for them to feel like fully developed characters, but I still think that there should have been more; they both have such interesting backgrounds that it seemed a pity to not spend more time on them. Their relationship and it's development definitely needed something more, too - when we meet them, they already have an established dynamic, and it remains somewhat stagnant until near the end of the book.
All in all, it was an okay read - definitely fun, but tempered by frustration.
Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, and Suicide attempt
hazelmh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gun violence, Blood, Medical content, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Homophobia, Mental illness, Racism, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail
schnaucl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The idea of something that manifests your nostalgia is an intriguing one, as is the idea of someone who immediately knows if something is true. I can certainly see why intelligence agencies would want to control a person with such an ability. Frankly, I'm surprised they'd ever let him in the field given what a valuable resource he would be.
I feel a little ambivalent about the ending. I suppose given the government connections, they could officially undo Rao's death, although explaining it to his family would be more of a challenge. I also wonder if Rao being a recreation, even a perfect one, will start to cause problems down the line. I would think it would be difficult to not have imposter syndrome.
I think this is a standalone book but I'd definitely read more if they wanted to make it a series.
Moderate: Addiction, Body horror, Death, Drug abuse, and Violence
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Torture, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, and War
letopotato's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
My only point of criticism is that there are many unanswered questions at the end as to how Prophet actually worked or where it came from. It got a little too confusing, even considering the sci-fi aspect of this novel.
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Blood, Medical content, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Racism, Sexual content, and Torture
scifi_rat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.75
Prose: 4β
Pace: 4β
Concept/Execution: 5β /3.75β
Characters: 4.75β
Worldbuilding: 3.5β
Ending: 3.5β
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Violence, and Medical content
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racism, Self harm, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Antisemitism, and Gaslighting