browndingdong's reviews
73 reviews

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous emotional funny medium-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

4.5

Native Son by Richard Wright

3.5

Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb

adventurous fast-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? Yes

4.5

This was a fun read. It does get a bit stale with the world building in some parts. But they do make pay offs in the end. Can’t wait to continue on with the book. 

Honestly, some of the characters do come off as queer coded but that doesn’t detract or add to the story. Pretty much all the characters are awesome in their own way. 

The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare by G.K. Chesterton

fast-paced

3.0

This was a somewhat enjoyable read. 
This book wasn’t for me however. A quick read though. 

The Book of Gothel by Mary McMyne

adventurous dark emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was an amazing read. It felt like a good 8 episode mini series as I was reading it. The middle got a bit long for me. But everything made sense towards the end. 

This book really gives a different perspective on the mother gothel and Rapunzel tale that makes me want to know more about them. 

I do recommend this book. 

Charlie Hernández and the League of Shadows by Ryan Calejo

funny lighthearted tense medium-paced

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

3.0

This was a fine book. It just wasn’t for me it is very much a boon for pre-teens

The Alpha's Son by Penny Jessup

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted tense medium-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

4.0

This was a fun read and a story that I enjoyed. I feel like the action peaks were not quite there to make it a 5 star book. Finished it in a day cause I liked the story. 
Will read the next chapter of this story. 

Deadly Cure by Lawrence Goldstone

informative tense medium-paced

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

5.0

This was such a wonderful book. It was smart and well written. You get a lot in this historical medical fiction. A good snapshot of medicine of the time. 

What I truly loved about the book is the level of snark and sass the main character has as well as the female characters. I found myself going “oh snap” and “he done told you”

Couldn’t wait to pick the book back up to continue to read.

A Solitude of Wolverines by Alice Henderson

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

What an amazing book. I could not wait to get to the end. I forgot this was the first installment of a series. I will be returning to the adventures of Alex and her nature life. 

My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix

dark tense medium-paced

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

3.0

This was middle of the road book. The writing wasn’t bad and was easy to follow. Some small sections of the book seemed like they weren’t needed and really didn’t add anything to the overall story. It was enjoyable