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Too much telling— I would like to actually see the developing friendships between the striking students instead of being told they all got close.

Really really dislike how Robin has embraced indiscriminate violence and is taking no responsibility for the consequences of his actions. He blames the government for refusing to capitulate. Violence is not the only option. He’s wrong about that and his lack of concern for the people who will die because of his actions is appalling.

I do enjoy the footnotes, but some of them are heavy handed
I like a good textbook, but that’s not what makes a good novel

WHY does everything go to hell every time things start to look hopeful?

How does killing off the best characters serve the story?
It’s overwhelming

The audiobook is beautifully done and helps integrate the footnotes quite well.

Extremely interesting world building