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411 reviews
The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
On Her Majesty's Secret Service by Ian Fleming
adventurous
medium-paced
4.0
Certainly one of the best entries in the Bond series, this book is full of surprising turns against the typical formula and some interesting developments for the Bond character.
The Perfect Sword: Forging the Dark Ages by Paul Gething, Edoardo Albert
informative
medium-paced
4.0
Focused on the archeological aspects of swords rather than the macabre, A PERFECT SWORD details the history of European swords with precision.
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
5.0
Gloom and doom, twists and turns, thought-provoking political commentary; can one ask for a better young adult novel?
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith
3.0
Though its slavery/vampirism comparisons are reaching at best, Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter is surprisingly well-written and the best that the mash-up genre has to offer.
The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy (Emmuska Orczy)
3.0
A true classic for those who wish to experience the progenitor of the costumed adventurer.
Imajica by Clive Barker
2.0
Highly imaginative and intricately detailed, the book unfortunately suffers from an extensive length.
The One Percenters by John Podgursky
3.0
A quick read, The One Percenters is a surprisingly well-written gem from a small publisher but might leave casual readers scratching their heads.