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Weather by Richard Whitaker, Bob Crowder, Ted Robertson, Eleanor Vallier-Talbot, William James Burroughs
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
This is a decent low level reference for weather. There are a lot of times when concepts are referenced before they have been explained (as in, they are in a later section). This text was too basic for me, but is more so an introduction to weather. There is a heavier focus on history and environmental applications than I expected. I didn't get much use out if this text, but maybe someone else could.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Widely known as one of Christie's best, and for good reason! The charming Poirot is back for another case and just as quirky as ever. This is one my favorite Christie novels.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Injury/Injury detail
Lucifer's Tears by James Thompson
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Boring characters, stereotypical plot line, and disgusting sexual references to deceased women that make me think of a crude fantasy of the author's more than an actual story. He writes like a dick, and not in a way that's "just the character" talking. Waste of time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Going Postal by Terry Pratchett
adventurous
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is the first book in the Discworld series I've read and it was a brilliant introduction. It's a clever story with a compelling plot and funny writing. I liked the otherworldly aspects of the setting and fantasy influence. If I'm being picky, I would have liked to see more female characters - or at least had the one woman in the book have an actual storyline.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit
The Weather Detective: Rediscovering Nature's Secret Signs by Peter Wohlleben
informative
fast-paced
3.0
This book has almost nothing to do with meteorology. It's basically a "gardening for advanced students" book with some facts about space thrown in. It's not a bad book perse, it's just nothing like the description claims to be. I personally didn't find it very useful, but it could be a good reference for a different audience if it was marketed as such. Disappointing from what I thought I would get to learn.
Crooked House by Agatha Christie
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I read this one quickly; like many Agatha Christie novels, it's gripping and propels you into the mystery immediately. The reveal of the culprit is a little obvious, but the events leading up to it certainly had me doubting my own conclusions along the way. This is a great book to pick up if you're interested in one of Christie's standalone stories.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
A Deadly Affair by Agatha Christie
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I love Agatha Christie, who doesn't? This is my first time reading her short stories and was mostly impressed. The mysteries are well constructed and there's a few appearances of past characters. The only thing that bothered me were a few of the endings that seemed particularly rushed into exposition of the solving of the case.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
These letters are so charming and funny. I read the book in an afternoon. It's the kind of story you don't have to get too invested in, which I liked as a change of pace. That being said, I found myself weirdly fond of the characters and their care for each other even from across an ocean as strangers. I really enjoyed this one.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
American Innovations by Rivka Galchen
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
I'm not usually a big fan of short stories, but this book is definitely an exception. Each story is so...weird, yet somehow also incredibly relatable. The characters are people I see around me and in myself. I read the whole book in a day, and thoroughly enjoyed the experimental writing style.
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I loved this book. It's funny to the point of actually laughing out loud while reading. My only complaint is that the ending seems kind of abrupt. That being said, this is easily one of my favorites.