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- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.5
In any case, it was entertaining and mysterious, so if you have an hour to spare I'd recommend it.
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Mass/school shootings, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Child death
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I'd like to start by saying that the performances in this audiobook were fantastic, which is of course to be expected for such a stacked cast.
That being said, I don't think this should be your first approach to the novel if you haven't yet read it. This is a highly summarized and abridged version, and without the world building, and the character's internal monologue there is a lot you could miss.
I will say that I hated the character of Winston in the original novel, due to his highly misogynistic views. I understand that it makes sense internally in the novel, with Winston growing up in a highly authoritarian state, but I'm glad they cut a lot of it back in the novel.
This is, of course, a classic in the dystopian genre, having shown the highly detrimental effects of a totalitarian surveillance state on its people, the modification of language, the creation of propaganda, the indoctrination of children, and the erasure of history. All of these are kept in this adaptation, so I think if you read this before, you'll love it!
Graphic: Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Violence, Police brutality, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Confinement, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, War, and Injury/Injury detail
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is mainly because I feel like the series has a much more intersectional approach to feminism than the book. Harriet is the same age as Elizabeth in the show, which I think helps develop their friendship, plus it actually gives Harriet a chance to help Elizabeth through the challenges of motherhood. Since her kids are also young, it means Mad actually has some close friends besides Amanda. But the best change to Harriet's character was making her a civil rights activist, fighting brilliantly against the gentrification happening in her own neighborhood. In the show there is a fantastic scene where Elizabeth interrupts her show to help promote a protest that she will be participating in, and afterwards they show her trying to use what little privilege she has as a white woman to stop the police from brutalizing the black people at the protest. The only mildly equivalent scene in the book is one where she admits she's an atheist on TV, thus provoking a deranged woman to bring a bomb to the studio.
As you can guess, there is barely a mention of POC characters in the book, and all the main characters are white. Besides that, my main criticism of the book is that Elizabeth seems to be the only smart progressive woman in the world, where as in the series we see a lot of other brilliant women, leaders and communicators. Besides Harriet, Miss Frask is a lot more nuanced in the TV show. Yes, she is mean to Elizabeth, but only because she thinks there is an air of superiority everytime she's with her. She actively tries to have Elizabeth participate in group activities, and only feels offended after she thinks Elizabeth has disrespected all her efforts. We see Ms. Frask and Elizabeth friendship evolve much more naturally in the show, in my opinion. And making her a manager at the TV show station was a fantastic choice. In the book, Ms. Frask seems to hate Elizabeth genuinely.
I want to end this review on a positive note, so with all honestly I can say that Calvin's and Elizabeth relationship was managed beautifully in both the book and the show. I cried at least 5 times while reading,
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Did not finish book. Stopped at 39%.
Me intriga mucho la trama, por lo que espero reponer mi lectura pero con una edición en su idioma original.
Moderate: Misogyny, Violence, and War
Minor: Suicide
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
A mi parecer, creo que el tema fue abordado de manera superficial, y el conflicto tuvo una resolución un poco acelerada. Sin embargo, aunque autores como Orwell y Ray Bradbury abarcan mejor los temas distopicos y sociales con novelas igual de cortas, creo que esta es una historia cautivadora y muy sencilla de leer para comenzar.
Chequeen las advertencias de lectura antes de tomar este libro.
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Animal cruelty
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
- 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
Percy and Annabeth’s journey through Tartarus was just done masterfully. This is mostly because the book acknowledges that there are perils that even these Demigods, who have beat several giants and titans and innumerable other monsters, can’t handle. So how do they survive Tartarus? With the help of one the titans they beat in the past! I’m gonna have to re read Sword of Hades to get over Bob 😭 He was such a great addition, and his redemption arc felt so real. I love how this and past books show that evil is not inherent in a monster, with such great and sweet characters like Tyson, Ella, Bob and Damasen (the peaceful giant).
Meanwhile the other group has to deal with absence of two of the most important demigods, while trying to get to the Doors of Death before Percy and Annabeth get consumed by Tartarus. Nico was definitely the star here, dealing with being the black sheep of the group but still essential if they have any hope of making it to the House of Hades. The scene with Cupid??? *chef’s kiss* Hazel and Frank also get major character development, with Hazel learning to control the Mist and Frank finally learning to accept his heritage as a son of Mars and use it to his advantage. I didn’t feel that the character development was as strong with Piper and Jason, though.
Now Leo…
I can’t wait to finally finish this fantastic series!
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Overall, I really enjoyed this story, even if it took me a little time to get into it. I CANNOT WAIT for the sequel!!!
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Murder, and Sexual harassment
- 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
4.0