twotoes's reviews
463 reviews

A Taste of Shotgun by Chris Orlet

dark 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

3.75

Reminded me a bit of A Simple Plan except the protagonist is a lowlife. I'm not sure if any of the characters are decent or they all seem off because I'm seeing them through the eyes of a horrible person. 

The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

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

4.75

I listened to this and when I heard "South Carolina" I thought this was going to become some sort of Jungle-like story where Cora touches on every aspect of the slave trade - but it didn't happen.

It became a tad bit slow in a couple of spots but overall I enjoyed it. 

Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me: Debunking the False Narratives Defining America's School Curricula by Wilfred Reilly

informative

Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby

dark funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No

4.75

The Knockout Artist by Harry Crews

dark emotional medium-paced

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

4.25

Some real twisted stuff. I liked the The Gospel Singer more. 

Arkansas by John Brandon

dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

I went back and finished it but I shouldn't have. Nobody here is interesting and nothing interesting happens. 

Tourist Season by Carl Hiaasen

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.25

My first from this author. It became a bit tedious after awhile. 

Kindly Inquisitors: The New Attacks on Free Thought, Expanded Edition by Jonathan Rauch

informative

4.0

The Canceling of the American Mind: Cancel Culture Undermines Trust, Destroys Institutions, and Threatens Us All—But There Is a Solution by Rikki Schlott, Greg Lukianoff

3.75

The Houseboat by Dane Bahr

dark medium-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.25

This has a strong Child of God vibe with a little Suttree tossed in.