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shetef's Reviews (133)
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I liked this a lot, but would have a hard time recommending it to anyone who isn't interested in the history of sci-fi. Its influence on the genre is obvious, but this book has a lot of problems. I definitely understand why people accuse this book of endorsing fascism - whatever Heinlein's excuses are, this order of things is definitely presented as correct. The book also wears its masculinity on its sleeve - for good and for ill. Worth a read if only because so much military sci-fi in the years since are responding to this or influenced by it.
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, War
Moderate: Sexism
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
The interview with Watterson alone makes this a must-read. I've adored Calvin and Hobbes since I was very, very young. It was great to revisit it.
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I liked this a lot. Sinclair weaves a lot of historical events together in this book - it's not just a satire of the oil industry, it's looking at the birth and growth of global capitalism and corruption. There's some wonkiness surrounding gender and race in this but not at a level that's exceptional for the time period. A valuable read for any anti-capitalist in my opinion.
Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Antisemitism
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
A very unique concept sorely in need of an updated version.
challenging
dark
mysterious
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
the art in this is fantastic. looking forward to reading more Godzilla comics!
any author that uses the word "pediphile" to describe a foot fetishist should be shoved in a locker.
Graphic: Body shaming, Misogyny
Moderate: Infidelity