inquietry's reviews
9 reviews

Dark Matter by Michelle Paver

dark mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.75

Really drew me out of it how often and vividly a main character was described as fat

Muse of Nightmares by Laini Taylor

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The Dry by Jane Harper

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Stunningly structured and thoughtfully set, pans naturally from thought to thought and grounds you in the oppressive small town heat

The Humans by Matt Haig

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor

adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman

adventurous hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernières

emotional funny inspiring slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

De Bernières only really liked writing about Corelli and the book fell apart when he wasn’t in the scene; the first 100 pages were vacuous and the last 80 pages felt rushed. 

Besides that, the middle was a thoroughly enjoyable read with rich characterisation- the whimsy and youth of Pelagia and Corelli, punctuated by the wisdom and care of Iannis, along side the power and warmth of Drosoula and Carlo. 

Adored and nostalgic, but don’t understand why it’s my dad’s favourite book (sorry dad)

The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake

challenging mysterious tense slow-paced

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

2.75

Wishy washy, somehow abandoning developing the characters and advancing the plot

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

challenging dark informative fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5