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The Shining by Stephen King
dark
tense
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
5.0
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
5.0
Learning that the world is ending is worrisome enough. Now imagine finding yourself on a suicide mission in space with no recollection of why or how you got there. Through perseverance and a sweet sweet friendship, you learn that all you need is someone to help get you through the hard stuff.
Before Project Hail Mary, I didn't know how much I would like the science fiction genre. Somehow, Andy Weir found the perfect balance of science and storytelling, which made this book so captivating. The way the scientific aspects were described throughout the book provided just enough explanation to follow along with what was happening, without feeling lost or underwhelmed by the nuanced intricacies of it. The story had good pacing, alternating between flashbacks and the present. The build-up of how Ryland got to this point was fantastic and had me waiting to hear more. I highly recommend giving this book a listen/read, even if you aren't typically a sci-fi lover.
Before Project Hail Mary, I didn't know how much I would like the science fiction genre. Somehow, Andy Weir found the perfect balance of science and storytelling, which made this book so captivating. The way the scientific aspects were described throughout the book provided just enough explanation to follow along with what was happening, without feeling lost or underwhelmed by the nuanced intricacies of it. The story had good pacing, alternating between flashbacks and the present. The build-up of how Ryland got to this point was fantastic and had me waiting to hear more. I highly recommend giving this book a listen/read, even if you aren't typically a sci-fi lover.
If Cats Disappeared from the World by Genki Kawamura
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
If Cats Disappeared from the World by Genki Kawamura
Audiobook Platform: Hoopla
Narrator: Brian Nishii
What if you were going to die soon? What if you had spent your life rarely considering others? What if the devil appeared and offered a bargain to give you one more day of life in exchange for getting rid of something in the world? Would you take the bargain?
The premise of this book is one that most of us have thought about at one time or another. If we had the chance to make things right, would we try? Would we be able to fix our relationships with others? Tell them how much we love them and what they mean to us? I think we all would like to think so. This book tells the story of how taking the devil's bargain impacts one man and the world around him. He learns what he is willing to give up and what he values most. I loved this book and the simplicity of it. It was a quick listen, with Brian Nishii's narration calming with the perfect change of tone for each character.
Audiobook Platform: Hoopla
Narrator: Brian Nishii
What if you were going to die soon? What if you had spent your life rarely considering others? What if the devil appeared and offered a bargain to give you one more day of life in exchange for getting rid of something in the world? Would you take the bargain?
The premise of this book is one that most of us have thought about at one time or another. If we had the chance to make things right, would we try? Would we be able to fix our relationships with others? Tell them how much we love them and what they mean to us? I think we all would like to think so. This book tells the story of how taking the devil's bargain impacts one man and the world around him. He learns what he is willing to give up and what he values most. I loved this book and the simplicity of it. It was a quick listen, with Brian Nishii's narration calming with the perfect change of tone for each character.