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The Power by Naomi Alderman
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder
The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
challenging
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Racism, and Xenophobia
The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 45%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 45%.
Got about halfway through this and just could not finish it!
I didn't enjoy it right from the start but decided I had to give it a chance before DNFing, and I wish I hadn't bothered.
The attempt at humour was cringey, Alan was insufferable and not in an interesting way, it was like listening to a child but with none of the whimsy, innocence, or discovery. The whole premise and the story of Alan's life was ridiculous, and again, not in an interesting or fun way. A lot of the time it read like the author was trying to portray Alan as an offensive and inaccurate stereotype of an autistuc person.
I can see i'm in the minority, but I would like to give it minus stars for the hours I will never get back
I didn't enjoy it right from the start but decided I had to give it a chance before DNFing, and I wish I hadn't bothered.
The attempt at humour was cringey, Alan was insufferable and not in an interesting way, it was like listening to a child but with none of the whimsy, innocence, or discovery. The whole premise and the story of Alan's life was ridiculous, and again, not in an interesting or fun way. A lot of the time it read like the author was trying to portray Alan as an offensive and inaccurate stereotype of an autistuc person.
I can see i'm in the minority, but I would like to give it minus stars for the hours I will never get back
The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The Winter of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck, Jeff Harding, Susan Shillinglaw
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
11/22/63 by Stephen King
5.0
I've been reading Stephen King since I was too young to read Stephen King and this is my second favourite to date (insomnia is my 1st fave, not that you asked). In true King style you get to know everything about Jake/George, I mean everything. Kings attention to detail is what makes you care so much about the characters and what made this book so enjoyable. You pretty much forget its about time travel, especially as it's so easy to follow. I fell in love with all the characters and therefore sobbed like an infant when I got to the end. I wouldn't say the ending is necessarily unpredictable but that doesn't make it hit you any less hard. I would not hesitate to recommend this book to anybody, no matter their favourite genre. Its got everything; time travel, history, violence and a love story! It's long but it's worth it!
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
3.0
The only reason this book got 3 stars instead of 2 is because I enjoyed the idea and the story. The book is so badly written its hard to get through. It's a shame because it could be so great if it was written better. The characters are poorly developed, the plot is rushed and the basic skill in writing is generally lacking (An example that sticks out in my mind is the main character referring to somebody having the same mother rather than just saying brother, that one hurt my brain). I do plan to eventually read the others in the trilogy as I want to see what happens but it will be painful