alexander1776's reviews
8 reviews

Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

4.75

Past the Shallows by Favel Parrett

challenging dark emotional sad 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? N/A

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, and Violence

Moderate: Ableism

Minor: Vomit

Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke by Eric LaRocca

dark mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, and Pregnancy

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Just sensational.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Medical content, Murder, Pregnancy, and Classism

Moderate: Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Antisemitism, and Abortion

Minor: War

Tigers and Devils by Sean Kennedy

emotional lighthearted 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

3.25

I did enjoy this book for its charm. I did enjoy the characters to a certain degree, but I found myself liking the supporting characters more rather than the main characters. The writing was simple and at times I found it hard to read due to a level of cheesiness that had existed. Overall, the book is charming and I enjoyed the reading experience. I was able to get through this book quickly and I will be reading the sequel.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia

Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey

emotional mysterious sad slow-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? It's complicated

4.25

Alexander Hamilton's Revolution: His Vital Role as Washington's Chief of Staff by Phillip Thomas Tucker
Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.

Filled with incorrect information, and many spelling errors. The author is also quite repetitive with his words.