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The Others

David Wind (1993)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.79

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ColonizationGenocideWar

Protagonist archetypes

Alien ProtagonistReluctant Hero

Synopsis

Sie waren den primitiven Ureinwohnern des Planeten technisch und wissenschaftlich haushoch überlegen, aber es war ihnen als Angehörige einer friedliebenden Spezies unmöglich, sich gegen offene Aggression zu behaupten. Es blieb nur der Rückzug - oder der Untergang (Klappentext)

Is The Others appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A philosophical SF novel about peaceful aliens facing aggression from primitive natives. Contains war themes and implied violence but minimal graphic content, focusing on moral dilemmas of survival versus principles.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include genocide, colonization, and war.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens interested in thought-provoking science fiction about alien cultures and the ethics of conflict will find this engaging.

Tags

First ContactSocial Science FictionPhilosophical SF