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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
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
dark
mysterious
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
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:
Yes
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djélí Clark is a quick yet captivating read that packs a punch with its world-building and immersive descriptions.
Despite its shorter length, the author does an excellent job of crafting a world that feels rich and three-dimensional, thanks to haptic descriptions that go beyond mere visuals. These small details really brought the setting to life, making it feel tactile and lived-in.
It took me about halfway through to really connect with the main characters, but once I did, I was invested.
One of the standout elements of this book for me was the side characters. The other assassins added a lot of color to the story, and I found myself enjoying their presence just as much, if not more, than the two main characters. Their personalities and snark really helped keep things lively.
Speaking of banter, the dialogue is playful, sharp, at times dark and sarcastic and made for some genuinely fun moments.
In terms of action, the pacing is quick, and the action sequences are easy to follow, keeping you on your toes without bogging you down in unnecessary complexity.
The writing itself is superb—polished and well-crafted—making for an enjoyable reading experience throughout.
Overall, Dead Cat Tail Assassins is an engaging read with a unique world, entertaining characters, and enough action to keep you hooked. It may take a little time to truly connect with the characters, but the journey is well worth it.
Despite its shorter length, the author does an excellent job of crafting a world that feels rich and three-dimensional, thanks to haptic descriptions that go beyond mere visuals. These small details really brought the setting to life, making it feel tactile and lived-in.
It took me about halfway through to really connect with the main characters, but once I did, I was invested.
One of the standout elements of this book for me was the side characters. The other assassins added a lot of color to the story, and I found myself enjoying their presence just as much, if not more, than the two main characters. Their personalities and snark really helped keep things lively.
Speaking of banter, the dialogue is playful, sharp, at times dark and sarcastic and made for some genuinely fun moments.
In terms of action, the pacing is quick, and the action sequences are easy to follow, keeping you on your toes without bogging you down in unnecessary complexity.
The writing itself is superb—polished and well-crafted—making for an enjoyable reading experience throughout.
Overall, Dead Cat Tail Assassins is an engaging read with a unique world, entertaining characters, and enough action to keep you hooked. It may take a little time to truly connect with the characters, but the journey is well worth it.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
funny
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:
Yes
I struggled to finish this and only did so because of how short it was. Kind of boring.