mtoolan89's reviews
9 reviews

Elevation by Stephen King

emotional funny mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

Artemis by Andy Weir

adventurous dark funny tense medium-paced

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

3.75

Fun story with a lot of stimulation for those interested/involved in STEM. Flawed but loveable characters and a number of small twists that keep it from being too predictable. 

All Systems Red by Martha Wells

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-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? It's complicated

4.25

Quick and enjoyable. 

Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

adventurous dark sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad 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

4.0

Admittedly a bit tough to get into at first, but really grabbed my attention as I figured out the format and setting. A good reminder to cherish your loved ones and be honest with yourself.

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

adventurous dark emotional sad slow-paced

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

3.75

A little slow but I learned a lot of new words. It was fun learning the actual story of Frankenstein's monster. The gist of the story is "just because you can, doesn't mean you should".

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson

dark emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

4.0

Really interesting look into the life of rural Kentuckians in the early 20th century. Loved the characters and the plot.

Peril at End House by Agatha Christie

emotional lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

3.25

Entertaining. My first mystery in a long time and my first by Agatha Christie. Both predictable in it's unpredictability, but fun nonetheless. Wouldn't necessarily recommend but wouldn't steer anyone away from it either.