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laurareads87's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- 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
The Lamb Will Slaughter the Lion is a short read with a plot that moves quickly: I read it pretty much in a single sitting. I will absolutely read the next book in the series.
I am always going to appreciate really explicitly anarchist fiction; some of the punk references felt a little forced here and a little cliché there, but mostly I found them more enjoyable than not. For anarchists there are many dynamics that will feel familiar here -- the attempts to mediate disputes and make decisions by consensus, really really free markets, etc. The cast of characters is diverse, and the points of conflict -- which are really a sort of discussion on strategy and tactics -- are for the most part well developed despite the novella's short length. Inevitably with the constraints of a novella some elements that could've been developed further are left vague; here, it's the general sociopolitical context outside the main setting that the reader learns very little about, as well as most of the characters' backstories. I really appreciate Danielle as a protagonist, though, and look forward to following her - and hopefully learning more about some of the other characters - in the second book.
I am always going to appreciate really explicitly anarchist fiction; some of the punk references felt a little forced here and a little cliché there, but mostly I found them more enjoyable than not. For anarchists there are many dynamics that will feel familiar here -- the attempts to mediate disputes and make decisions by consensus, really really free markets, etc. The cast of characters is diverse, and the points of conflict -- which are really a sort of discussion on strategy and tactics -- are for the most part well developed despite the novella's short length. Inevitably with the constraints of a novella some elements that could've been developed further are left vague; here, it's the general sociopolitical context outside the main setting that the reader learns very little about, as well as most of the characters' backstories. I really appreciate Danielle as a protagonist, though, and look forward to following her - and hopefully learning more about some of the other characters - in the second book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, and Suicide
Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, and Rape
loxleyhall's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
tense
fast-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Sexual violence and Suicide
lipstickitotheman's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Suicide, Violence, Blood, and Medical content
Minor: Cursing, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Police brutality, Medical content, and Grief
loki's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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? No
4.0
This book is about a commune haunted by a demon. It fucks.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Death, Gore, Suicide, Blood, Police brutality, and Murder
Minor: Domestic abuse and Rape
hanz's review against another edition
Unfortunately just not for me, seemed quite dark and violent from the get go.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
simonlorden's review against another edition
4.5
this was... a wild ride. fuck yeah queer anarchism though
I liked Vulture ask Danielle about her pronouns, but I wish there was like, nonbinary characters too. still, solid good book with multiple queer mains.
tw for suicide and mention of a rape. also, general gore and horror things
I liked Vulture ask Danielle about her pronouns, but I wish there was like, nonbinary characters too. still, solid good book with multiple queer mains.
tw for suicide and mention of a rape. also, general gore and horror things
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Gore and Rape