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Delicious in Dungeon 01 by Ryoko Kui
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Everything is okay by Debbie Tung
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Arte 1 by Kei Ohkubo
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Die Gabel, die Hexe und der Wurm by Christopher Paolini
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Die Kurzgeschichtensammlung ist solide mittelmäßig.
Einzelne Elemente ziehen mich in den Bann, gleichzeitig gibt es aber viele Details, die mich stören. Der Schreibstil ist auffallend inkonsistent. Damit meine ich nicht zwischen den Kurzgeschichten, da ist der Stilwechsel äußerst willkommen, sondern innerhalb der einzelnen Passagen selbst. Ich glaube, zum Teil ist das der Übersetzung geschuldet, aus dem englischen Hörbuch hatte ich das nicht so störend im Gedächtnis, aber nicht nur.
Die Kurzgeschichten greifen die offenen Enden aus dem Inheritance-Zyklus auf. Und es hat mich gefreut, zu sehen, wie es mit den einzelnen Charakteren weiterging.
Aber die neu eingeführten Nebencharaktere fühlen sich allesamt flach an. Mit hat die Einbettung der Kurzgeschichten in Eragons Alltag gefallen, aber ich hätte mir gewünscht, dass die Einbettung sich nicht so flach angefühlt hätte. Vor allem, weil in den Kurzgeschichten selbst die neuen Figuren gut ausgearbeitet waren.
Ich hatte zudem etwas das Gefühl, dass in der Charakterisierung der einzelnen Völker Paolini sich auf den von ihm etablierten Klischees ausgeruht hat, anstatt organisch mit ihnen umzugehen.
Einen weiteren Kurzgeschichtenband aus Alagäsia würde ich vermutlich trotzdem lesen, da der Kontinent ein Teil meiner Jugend war und das Setting sehr nostalgisch für mich ist. Dieser Band war angenehm kurzweilig, nicht tiefgehend oder anstrengend und hat mich für ein paar Stunden unterhalten.
Ich bin mir aber unschlüssig, was die angedachten Zielgruppe für dieses Buch war.
Einzelne Elemente ziehen mich in den Bann, gleichzeitig gibt es aber viele Details, die mich stören. Der Schreibstil ist auffallend inkonsistent. Damit meine ich nicht zwischen den Kurzgeschichten, da ist der Stilwechsel äußerst willkommen, sondern innerhalb der einzelnen Passagen selbst. Ich glaube, zum Teil ist das der Übersetzung geschuldet, aus dem englischen Hörbuch hatte ich das nicht so störend im Gedächtnis, aber nicht nur.
Die Kurzgeschichten greifen die offenen Enden aus dem Inheritance-Zyklus auf. Und es hat mich gefreut, zu sehen, wie es mit den einzelnen Charakteren weiterging.
Aber die neu eingeführten Nebencharaktere fühlen sich allesamt flach an. Mit hat die Einbettung der Kurzgeschichten in Eragons Alltag gefallen, aber ich hätte mir gewünscht, dass die Einbettung sich nicht so flach angefühlt hätte. Vor allem, weil in den Kurzgeschichten selbst die neuen Figuren gut ausgearbeitet waren.
Ich hatte zudem etwas das Gefühl, dass in der Charakterisierung der einzelnen Völker Paolini sich auf den von ihm etablierten Klischees ausgeruht hat, anstatt organisch mit ihnen umzugehen.
Einen weiteren Kurzgeschichtenband aus Alagäsia würde ich vermutlich trotzdem lesen, da der Kontinent ein Teil meiner Jugend war und das Setting sehr nostalgisch für mich ist. Dieser Band war angenehm kurzweilig, nicht tiefgehend oder anstrengend und hat mich für ein paar Stunden unterhalten.
Ich bin mir aber unschlüssig, was die angedachten Zielgruppe für dieses Buch war.
Fullmetal Alchemist Ultra Edition 06 by Hiromu Arakawa
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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
4.5
Fullmetal Alchemist Ultra Edition 05 by Hiromu Arakawa
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights by Arone Le Bray, Lukas Kristjanson, Caitlin Sullivan Kelly, Ryan Cormier, Courtney Woods, John Epler, Brianne Battye, Patrick Weekes, Sylvia Feketekuty
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This collection of short stories was a very entertaining read.
I've read all short stories over the span of a few weeks. Each one stood perfectly by itself, but they still felt connected. Especially with the upcoming release of "Dragon Age: The Veilguard", they felt like a reminder of past times (the old games) and a set up of the new one.
I really enjoyed how many of the short stories referenced old characters. I was really suprised even Sten from Origins was mentioned (even though not by name).
I had a few favorites within the short stories. I especially enjoyed "The Horror of Hormak" by John Epler, "The Streets of Minrathos" by Brianne Battye, "An Old Crows Tricks" by Arone Le Bray and "The Dread Wolf Take You" by Patrick Weekes.
And I would actually say that none of the short stories in there are bad. There were two I did not enjoy that well, because I found the writing style a bit exhausting. But I think this does not mean they were written badly, it's more about my preferences.
Not all of the stories are grimdark. Some are surprisingly hopeful. Which leads to a very enjoyable contrast between diffent moods between the stories.
The order of the story was with purpose. And none of the stories dominated over the others (like lengthwise, or because of its topics or cameos). I would even say they complimented each other as they featured very different chracters, settings and topics.
I definitly would recommend reading this book if you're a fan of Dragon Age.
I've read all short stories over the span of a few weeks. Each one stood perfectly by itself, but they still felt connected. Especially with the upcoming release of "Dragon Age: The Veilguard", they felt like a reminder of past times (the old games) and a set up of the new one.
I really enjoyed how many of the short stories referenced old characters. I was really suprised even Sten from Origins was mentioned (even though not by name).
I had a few favorites within the short stories. I especially enjoyed "The Horror of Hormak" by John Epler, "The Streets of Minrathos" by Brianne Battye, "An Old Crows Tricks" by Arone Le Bray and "The Dread Wolf Take You" by Patrick Weekes.
And I would actually say that none of the short stories in there are bad. There were two I did not enjoy that well, because I found the writing style a bit exhausting. But I think this does not mean they were written badly, it's more about my preferences.
Not all of the stories are grimdark. Some are surprisingly hopeful. Which leads to a very enjoyable contrast between diffent moods between the stories.
The order of the story was with purpose. And none of the stories dominated over the others (like lengthwise, or because of its topics or cameos). I would even say they complimented each other as they featured very different chracters, settings and topics.
I definitly would recommend reading this book if you're a fan of Dragon Age.
xxxHolic Band 13 by CLAMP
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Doctor Who: Death's Deal by Darren Jones
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Felt like an actual Doctor Who episode. It was a bit weird having Donnas Voice talking the Doctor, but I loved Catherine Tate as Narrator. She does an extremly good job giving everyone their own voice.
Alsoloved the Cameo of Eleven .
I found the plot and the message of it really interesting. The main characters were pretty interesting as well.
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I found the plot and the message of it really interesting. The main characters were pretty interesting as well.
Don't Lie to Me – Paranormal Consultant 10 by Ritsu Miyako
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a good conclusion for the series.
In some aspects it felt a bit rushed. I really wished there would have been more details about a few aspects:
Especially about Shiros backgroundstory, why he lost his abilities to hear lies. The plotline of him borrowing Kaorus identity felt like wasted pontential. It would be more interesting if he had an actual reasoning here.
I really liked that Ritusu Miyako decided that she wanted to conclude the series with some more insight on Somas past and why he found Kanako intriguing. But I also wished we would have gotten some more details.
I am kind of fine how the romance aspect is concluded. I feared it would feel of and mismatch the feeling the rest of the story had for me. But the idea to emphasize the bond between both of them the same way their interactions always happened during the series, fit perfectly.
In some aspects it felt a bit rushed. I really wished there would have been more details about a few aspects:
I really liked that Ritusu Miyako decided that she wanted to conclude the series with some more insight on Somas past and why he found Kanako intriguing. But I also wished we would have gotten some more details.
I am kind of fine how the romance aspect is concluded. I feared it would feel of and mismatch the feeling the rest of the story had for me. But the idea to emphasize the bond between both of them the same way their interactions always happened during the series, fit perfectly.