randomspirits's reviews
83 reviews

Hyperion by Dan Simmons

adventurous mysterious medium-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? Yes

3.75

Took me awhile to get into this book but I enjoyed it overall. 

Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous funny medium-paced

3.5

Had some good character development. But mostly plot based. A few surprises and interesting developments.  Had some odd things in the end that happened but I did enjoy it for the most part. 

A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin

adventurous 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? Yes

3.75

Julip by Jim Harrison

reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated

2.5

A few short stories. Some had interesting parts. The last one had some interesting thoughts on aging and shifting through life as an older man of 50. 

The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett, Stephen Baxter

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

Educated by Tara Westover

challenging inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut

challenging dark funny informative sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racial slurs

Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.

Need to re rent

Godkiller by Hannah Kaner

adventurous slow-paced

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

2.0

Had a hard time knowing what the world they lived in was like. This was mostly focused on characters talking and doing things. Would have liked it with more world building and a bit less dialogue. 

The Maid by Nita Prose

adventurous funny 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? Yes

5.0