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Earthlings by Sayaka Murata
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Masterfully written. Tightly wound, conceptually tight. Weirdly adorable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Pedophilia, Self harm, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Cannibalism, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Incest
Girl, 11 by Amy Suiter Clarke
I wasn't enjoying the dialog or characterisation though I can't really explain why. Perhaps it was that it's kinda 2 dimensional. I'm more into character-based stuff, not plot-based stuff such as this.
It felt like the author was aiming for a mid-tier tv show feel, and they got that down.
For those wanting an easy to read book with a tv/movie feel, definitely give this a go.
Also coming on here and seeing it compared to Riley Sager helped me choose to put it down.
It felt like the author was aiming for a mid-tier tv show feel, and they got that down.
For those wanting an easy to read book with a tv/movie feel, definitely give this a go.
Also coming on here and seeing it compared to Riley Sager helped me choose to put it down.
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
The River at Night by Erica Ferencik
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
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
3.25
Loved loved the first half of this book, loved the prose. And enjoyed the realistic characters and dialogue. However, the second half dipped for me. I wasn't interested in the b movie plot with the side characters. I was after a bush survival story like Yossi Ghinsberg's Jungle.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse
The Locked Attic by B P Walter
hopeful
mysterious
relaxing
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Refreshingly well-written after my previous read. Good characterization, clear and visual writing. Showing instead of telling!
Still on the search for books with creepy houses and secret passageways and ghosts.
Still on the search for books with creepy houses and secret passageways and ghosts.
Jurassic Park / The Lost World by Michael Crichton
1.0
Very poorly written, do not recommend.
(There doesn't seem to be a listing for the original The Lost World by Michael Crichton so this will have to do.)
(There doesn't seem to be a listing for the original The Lost World by Michael Crichton so this will have to do.)