I can appreciate the social commentary, but it reminded me a lot of the sci-fi creepy bizarreness of [b:Rave New World|1899305|Rave New World (Smart Novels Vocabulary)|Lynne Hansen|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1387748858l/1899305._SY75_.jpg|1900950] (this one was published earlier, but I read the other earlier) — not in a way that I can honestly and unreservedly say I enjoyed.

content warnings:

Spoiler

underage use of mind-altering substances, major character with terminal condition, non-graphic sexual content, lack of consent, whaling (described), major character death

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CONVERSION: 8.67 / 15 = 3 stars

Prose: 4 / 10
Characters & Relationships: 2 / 10
Emotional Impact: 2 / 10
Development / Flow: 7 / 10
Setting: 10 / 10

Diversity & Social Themes: 3 / 5
Intellectual Engagement: 4 / 5
Originality / Trope Execution: N/A
Rereadability: N/A
Memorability: 4 / 5