When I first saw the few ratings, I was worried this might not be a fun read. But, to my pleasant surprise, it turned out to be really good! The concept grabbed my attention, and it's a unique idea. Those who compare it to a reverse Handmaid's Tale are not far off the mark. Now, is it Margaret Atwood level? Well, no, it's not quite there, but it definitely has its own charm.
When I first delved into the initial pages, I was excited to explore a world challenging the patriarchal structures ingrained in our society. Intrigued, I bought my own copy to see if it truly lived up to the hype. However, my enthusiasm waned as I encountered a narrative saturated with violence and animosity. Dana, the central character, leads her crew in what seems like the beginning of a revolution. Despite my initial fascination with the idea of a dystopian feminist novel, I felt the story took a darker turn, with the feminist perspective becoming somewhat excessive.
Dana introduces a new system where women are considered the superior race, demanding unwavering faith and respect from men. While I recognize the potential in the concept of the Quickening, its execution took a brutal and extreme path that, in my opinion, detracted from its appeal. It adopts a 1984-esque approach, making it potentially appealing to fans of that genre. However, personally, I still prefer 1984 over the Quickening. Overall, I acknowledge it as a compelling read, even though it may not have been the right fit for me. I'm a total sucker for dystopian futures. Honestly, I don't think this one is the best written, and the premise could use a bit more thought and elaboration. The ending feels like a budget version of 1984. Still, it's a different spin on the genre, which usually ends up being about wild packs of aggressive guys grabbing everything they can.
When I first delved into the initial pages, I was excited to explore a world challenging the patriarchal structures ingrained in our society. Intrigued, I bought my own copy to see if it truly lived up to the hype. However, my enthusiasm waned as I encountered a narrative saturated with violence and animosity. Dana, the central character, leads her crew in what seems like the beginning of a revolution. Despite my initial fascination with the idea of a dystopian feminist novel, I felt the story took a darker turn, with the feminist perspective becoming somewhat excessive.
Dana introduces a new system where women are considered the superior race, demanding unwavering faith and respect from men. While I recognize the potential in the concept of the Quickening, its execution took a brutal and extreme path that, in my opinion, detracted from its appeal. It adopts a 1984-esque approach, making it potentially appealing to fans of that genre. However, personally, I still prefer 1984 over the Quickening. Overall, I acknowledge it as a compelling read, even though it may not have been the right fit for me. I'm a total sucker for dystopian futures. Honestly, I don't think this one is the best written, and the premise could use a bit more thought and elaboration. The ending feels like a budget version of 1984. Still, it's a different spin on the genre, which usually ends up being about wild packs of aggressive guys grabbing everything they can.