The Gathering (Darkness Rising , #1) (2012) | How Woke Is It?

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The Gathering (Darkness Rising , #1)2012

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What We Think

"Gathering" flirts with woke trends, diverse backgrounds, modern gender roles, and a fairly uniform set of values, without going totally overboard. It’s woke-ish, but not the wokest book on the shelf. Still, fans of traditional narratives will notice the shift.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

There’s an emphasis on diverse backgrounds and supernatural elements, sometimes at the expense of deeper character development. While characters are individually interesting, identity and special powers often overshadow personality and meaningful growth. Still, the plot keeps to standard YA thriller beats, so the effect is moderate.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional family and community themes aren't overtly mocked, but they’re definitely background noise to the supernatural stuff. Gender roles are modernized, strong female protagonist, sensitive male characters. It’s a step away from the classics, but not a full-on rejection.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative or traditional views tend to be slightly caricatured, or just missing in action. Most characters seem aligned with mainstream contemporary values, without much debate or tension around ideology. There’s diversity, but not much viewpoint variety.

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