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Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I feel like it would maybe be better adapted onscreen, but I enjoyed this book! The murderer really got me, I didn’t see it coming but it was immensely satisfying.
I would have preferred it if the murderer was an actual giant wasp à la Doctor Who but eh, c’est la vie.
I would have preferred it if the murderer was an actual giant wasp à la Doctor Who but eh, c’est la vie.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Drug abuse, Suicide, Medical content, Death of parent
The Hollow by Agatha Christie
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Honestly a solid 4 stars.
I knew who the killer was the minute a certain chapter was read, but I was still shocked by the ending. It seems an outlier in Christie’s books in that it ends not with Poirot or a confession. It’s an interesting ending with an interesting character I would like to see more of.
I’m happy that Midge and Edward got their happy ending. And I’m not sorry about the murder bc it was justified imo.
I knew who the killer was the minute a certain chapter was read, but I was still shocked by the ending. It seems an outlier in Christie’s books in that it ends not with Poirot or a confession. It’s an interesting ending with an interesting character I would like to see more of.
I’m happy that Midge and Edward got their happy ending. And I’m not sorry about the murder bc it was justified imo.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, Blood, Murder
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Antisemitism
I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki by Baek Se-hee
Did not finish book. Stopped at 18%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 18%.
Slump, will finish later.
Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
3.5
Surprisingly fun and dark!
I like the gore (wish there was more) and I liked Basil and Amy too. The story is good, but the last scenes in Orsk are a little messy and all over the place. But I liked the corporate greed that really shines through the whole thing. The ending is pretty good, overall a recommended read
I like the gore (wish there was more) and I liked Basil and Amy too. The story is good, but the last scenes in Orsk are a little messy and all over the place. But I liked the corporate greed that really shines through the whole thing. The ending is pretty good, overall a recommended read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping
Minor: Grief
Catch These Hands!, Vol. 1 by murata
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Really cute!!! This is the enemies to friends to lovers sapphic manga of my DREAMS.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Blood
Undoctored: The Story of a Medic Who Ran Out of Patients by Adam Kay
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Somehow funnier and more sad than This is Going to Hurt. I liked hearing more about Adam.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Rape, Sexual assault, Grief
Moderate: Cursing, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Classism
Weird Things People Say In Bookstores by Jen Campbell
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
Funny! But also baffling. I bet these make the job much more interesting though
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia, Racism, War
The Trees Grew Because I Bled There: Collected Stories by Eric LaRocca
dark
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? Yes
2.0
Oh man it sucks rating this book so low, but I was so disappointed.
I loved Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke, and I was hoping of something of a similar experience here.
I found a couple of gems, I’ll Be Gone By Then, The Trees Grew Because I Bled There, Bodies Are For Burning are probably the standout stories.
You’re Not Supposed to Be Here is okay, but not great.
I was hoping for something more dark, and disturbing. I liked his portrayal of grief but that’s about it.
Maybe give this one a skip.
I loved Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke, and I was hoping of something of a similar experience here.
I found a couple of gems, I’ll Be Gone By Then, The Trees Grew Because I Bled There, Bodies Are For Burning are probably the standout stories.
You’re Not Supposed to Be Here is okay, but not great.
I was hoping for something more dark, and disturbing. I liked his portrayal of grief but that’s about it.
Maybe give this one a skip.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Cancer, Blood, Grief
Moderate: Child death, Death, Gore, Fire/Fire injury