benwormald's reviews
49 reviews

Diaspora by Greg Egan

adventurous challenging mysterious

3.75

The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco

mysterious reflective medium-paced

4.25

Questions of Travel: William Morris in Iceland by Lavinia Greenlaw

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

3.75

Thread Ripper by Amalie Smith

informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

The City & the City by China Miéville

adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.25

After the Sun by Jonas Eika

challenging dark mysterious sad medium-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? Yes

3.5

The Vanished Birds by Simon Jimenez

adventurous dark emotional 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

4.0

Laserwriter II by Tamara Shopsin

lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

The Employees: A Workplace Novel of the 22nd Century by Olga Ravn

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated

4.25

Sterling Karat Gold by Isabel Waidner

adventurous dark funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75