alexdicanio's reviews
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I love gothic novels, and I do enjoy epistolary novels as well. So if you’re wondering why I have this 4 stars instead of 5? It’s because of several ridiculous comments about women and their nature. Bram, buddy, Mina does all this work, and typing out a timeline only for 4 dudes to use it and try to keep her out as they continue on their quest that they say is too much for a woman’s disposition? Not the best idea. 

Also, some parts felt quite repetitive. 

I’m upset I didn’t love this, or even really like it that much. The 2nd star is specifically for Zachary Webber, he’s an amazing narrator. 

I had issues with the premise, and how these characters had this “instant connection” after seeing each other for the first time. I know this is a fictional book, but in what world would a person give up going to Hawaii for a random dude they met on the internet and talked to a hand full of times? Do you not care for your personal safety? 

Speaking of safety… why was the first date not somewhere public? You let a man you’ve never met in person before drive you to a strangers house that you’ve also never met before? 

Ughh…

“I am actually alone in my head, and that’s where 90 plus percent of my problems are.”

Same, Murderbot. Same. 

I don’t think I’ve ever related this much to a robot in my life. 

I read this on my kindle in tandem with the audiobook. If you can, I highly recommend the audiobook, the narrator is extremely talented and brings Murderbot, and the story to life. 

Humans, you know?

I didn’t take a star off for this, but I’m fairly positive I read the word “countenance” on every single page, sometimes twice. 

Anyway, this is a great classic, definitely more accessible than some other. 

Also, it was pretty uncomfortable that Frankenstein and Elizabeth would continue to call each other cousin (Elizabeth was adopted) but were set to be married. 

Very entertaining. I enjoyed how the book was written in a unique way from other mysteries.

If you’re looking for a memoir from a medical professional, skip this one. The doctor literally admits to using a dead person for a prank, administering medicine without a patient’s consent, or informing the resident because he was curious, and countless other examples. 

Also, his tone was so arrogant, but that can be said for a lot of doctors. 

Literally one of the best books I’ve ever read. Absolutely incredible.

(Warning - some spoilers for the first 5 chapters)

I wanted to enjoy this, truly. I had such a fun time as the first one. This book felt exactly the same though, the characters, the banter, the tone, all of it. The 2nd time around, with supposedly new mc’s should offer something different.

I had a few other issues with this as well, including the characters making out in like the 3rd chapter while they don’t recognize each other. I get it, not every romance is a slow burn, but chapter 3 or 4? Come on. The mc’s meet for the first time and were talking for two minutes then go to make out (everyone was sober.)

Also, idk why Lark thought that a clean up guy was gonna be all happy and cheerful. He’s there to do a job, let him do it. Sure he shouldn’t have made her go in the trunk - I can agree with her there. 

The main reason I continued on and didn’t dnf, was because I refused to waste a credit, and the dual narration was amazing- the narrators are incredibly talented. Plus I’m a sucker for an Irish accent. 

This was very well researched. It spans millennia, continents, cultures, and religions on top of how race affects LGBTQ+ lives. I think it gives great insight and details into a lot of different LGBTQ+ events and people. Highly recommend. I learned a lot.