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40 reviews
Bem Mal Me Quer by H. Pueyo
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas by Ursula K. Le Guin
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yōko Ogawa
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
Did not finish book. Stopped at 32%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 32%.
Becky Chambers' writing is always highly praised, and I adore scifi, so I thought this was gonna be a Very Good read.
It's not.
As much as I love slice of life, this book didn't make it. The pacing is so slow, the settings descriptions are <i>boring</i>, there are no conflicts whatsoever, and I felt apathetic towards the characters. Up to this point, it felt like I was reading a script for a sci-fi cartoon. I cannot bring myself to finish this book.
It's not.
As much as I love slice of life, this book didn't make it. The pacing is so slow, the settings descriptions are <i>boring</i>, there are no conflicts whatsoever, and I felt apathetic towards the characters. Up to this point, it felt like I was reading a script for a sci-fi cartoon. I cannot bring myself to finish this book.
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Paradise Rot by Jenny Hval
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
2.0
It started out quite nice but then things got meh. at a certain point it felt like the author just wanted to write all lyrically and that's exactly what was done. No regards for making things actually interesting and enjoyable). also-- piss kink all over the place.
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.75
The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enríquez
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25