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345 reviews
Creating a Natural Aquarium by Peter Hiscock
informative
slow-paced
2.0
Most of the information was out of date, but I enjoyed reading through the natural aquarium models created for the book.
Roverandom Complete & Unabridged by Derek Jacobi, J.R.R. Tolkien
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.75
Changing Planes: Stories by Ursula K. Le Guin
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Violence, War, and Sexual violence
Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Asylum by Patrick McGrath
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
I wouldn't have finished it if it hadn't been read by Ian Mckellan. He was a wonderful narrator.
A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Not as great as the first one (more predictable, more preachy, less novel), but it's a relatively quick read. I did care about the characters and the plot.
A Symphony of Echoes by Jodi Taylor
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
2.0
I think I officially dislike this series.
Spoiler
I feel like Leon and Max have an unhealthy relationship. And I don't like reading about sex, even as vague as it is in these books. I just don't like Farrell.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Violence, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual violence, Miscarriage, and Murder
L'Odeur du café by Dany Laferrière
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Child death, Animal cruelty, Violence, and Child abuse
L Amour de Loin by Amin Maalouf
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
2.5
Written as an opera.
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
So much gender, orientation, and relationship structure representation withOUT actual sex scenes (not my thing, personal preference not a judgement)!!! A wonderful ship and crew. Loved that.
The book read like a season of an episodic (with a season-long arc incorporated) sci-fi television. I don't know if that's a good thing as a book or not, but I'd LOVE to watch that show. And now I'm excited to read the tenuously-related Season 2.
The book read like a season of an episodic (with a season-long arc incorporated) sci-fi television. I don't know if that's a good thing as a book or not, but I'd LOVE to watch that show. And now I'm excited to read the tenuously-related Season 2.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, War, Death, Animal death, and Blood
Moderate: Gun violence