A review by tabatha_shipley
The Glass Box by J. Michael Straczynski

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

What I Did Like:
+Some creative ways of getting in the MCs head. From a page full of “I Hate You” to literally arguing with herself, this one had some good ways of expressing her POV.
+Critique on government without being obvious about it. This one inserts some obviously dystopian ideas but roots them in real politics. This makes for an interesting lesson in “what if”.
+Frankenstein. I liked the depth, I liked the originality of this character when set against the others, and I liked the nods to a true understanding of the source material. 

Who Should Read This One:
-Fans of dystopian books that rely on politics gone wrong.
-One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest fans … you’ll like the similarities. 

My Rating: 3 Stars