A Million Suns (Across the Universe, #2) (2012) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

40%

A Million Suns (Across the Universe, #2)2012

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What We Think

‘A Million Suns’ leans modern but stops short of full-on wokeness. Diversity exists and authority is challenged, but character and plot take center stage. Traditional foundations are somewhat downplayed but not overtly attacked, with just enough debate to keep things from ideological lockstep.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While 'A Million Suns' features a diverse cast in a sci-fi setting, it generally prioritizes plot, mystery, and character development over overt identity themes. The story focuses on leadership, trust, and survival rather than pausing for lectures or forced ideological detours. Identity is present but not overwhelming.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

Traditional family, religion, and established gender roles take a definite back seat, but the novel doesn’t go out of its way to vilify or mock them. The cultural tone is neutral-modern, with some questioning of authority but little agenda-pushing regarding broader social traditions.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

The society in the book is insular and controlled, reflecting critique of authority, yet competing worldviews do appear, especially through characters questioning the system. While there’s limited positive depiction of traditional norms, there’s enough internal conflict to avoid total ideological conformity.

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