A highly educated son questions his family's establishment, igniting a brutal war in a compelling, dark fantasy world.
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A highly educated son questions his family's establishment, igniting a brutal war in a compelling, dark fantasy world.
Highly educated Gignomai, the youngest son in his family, has no role, unlike his oldest brother, Stethnomai, who keeps the farm running, or Ludo, who organizes the guards. When Gig is willing to question the establishment, he sets off a chain of events that will change the lives of everyone living in the colony. Parker has created a compelling, sometimes disturbing world filled with fascinating characters; both the world and its inhabitants should appeal to readers of Felix Gilman’s similar The...
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Minimal sexual content; mostly implied or fade-to-black. To sexual assault; not graphically depicted but noted as a trigger.
Frequent violent scenes; brutal war and personal conflicts depicted.
Mild profanity; not a central focus.
No substance use depicted.
No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
No religious themes present.
Minor fantasy magic elements; not occult-focused.
No evidence found in available sources.
Central themes of politics, justice, and moral relativity.
No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Themes of systemic suffering and personal cruelty in a harsh world. To sexual assault; not graphically depicted but noted as a trigger.
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