The premise was Excellent, and I loved the characters—particularly Horst. However, I struggled to get into it for two reasons. Firstly, the pacing is super off, the plot really jumps around and I would lose track of the actual conflict. For a relatively high-stakes plot, there is very little tension, and I had trouble connecting to what was happening. The second, which was more frustrating, is that the novel was Very poorly copy-edited. The author was trying to maintain a humorous voice, but this was undermined by clunky or redundant phrasing that could have SO easily been rewritten. I will probably read the second book, but I will probably get it from the library as opposed to purchasing because I am not sure if the quality will hold up.

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

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challenging dark tense medium-paced

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

4.0

quick read, and was thoroughly entertaining!

The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions by Larry Mitchell

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challenging funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

really fantastic and eloquent book. i love the focus on subversion/non-compliance and connecting with community! the illustrations and the writing style makes it such a beautiful read. quick one to finish, but i’ll definitely be revisiting it many times, and recommending it to a lot of people.

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