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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
Absolutely loved. It had all the makings of my favorite novels. Great, well-developed characters. An incredibly compelling, can't-put-it-down story. Very well written. Loved Loved Loved. It's also a great read-aloud except for struggling through all the Russian names. Benioff is both light-hearted and dark; strikingly personal and action-packed. All of it is masterfully balanced, never swaying too much in any one direction. I can't think of someone I wouldn't recommend this to.
adventurous
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
It was very engrossing - it was very brutal, which you would figure by nature of the topic. I definitely got into the characters, some parts were unrealistic but I think that was part of the humor.
I completely loved this book. I cared so deeply for the characters and felt like we were all on the journey together.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Read by Ron perlman- crazy
A compelling and passionately written novel of intrigue and hope, perfect for Election Day reading.
Really good book but couldn’t handle animal cruelty.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Violence, War
Moderate: Death, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Sexual harassment
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Fantastic portrayal of the siege of Leningrad - author does a wonderful job of highlighting macabre Russian humor/ stoicism as well as the general absurdity and horror of war. Not for the faint of heart.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Cannibalism, Murder
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Racism
adventurous
informative
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love a book that acknowledged readers, the act and art and engagement of the reader. This book is so captivating - dark, cold, hunger, exhaustion, fear, loss- all of these are nothing when compared to the vibrancy and humor of the two lead characters who capture you from page one.
"I was half asleep but I smiled. I. Spite of all his irritating qualities, I couldn't help liking a man who despised a fictional character with such passion."
"I was half asleep but I smiled. I. Spite of all his irritating qualities, I couldn't help liking a man who despised a fictional character with such passion."