corikane's reviews
499 reviews

The Long Walk by Stephen King, Richard Bachman

dark sad tense medium-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

5.0

You Like It Darker by Stephen King

dark funny hopeful reflective sad 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

3.75

a good short story collection - i haven't read "Rattlesnakes" yet since i haven't read "Cujo" (and am not sure that i ever will)

Lisey's Story by Stephen King

challenging dark slow-paced

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

3.25

Suddenly A Murder by Lauren Muñoz
Did not finish book. Stopped at 6%.

another time

Don't Want You Like a Best Friend by Emma R. Alban

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

historically inaccurate but still fun

Elevation by Stephen King

challenging hopeful tense fast-paced

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

1.0

The rating is for 'Elevation' - there's a short story, 'Laurie,' on it too which was better, 3.5 stars.

The Moving Finger by Agatha Christie

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.75

the case is great - the treatment of women in this not so much

Meet Cute Club by Jack Harbon

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

cute

The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo

challenging 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? It's complicated

4.25

Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens by Tanya Boteju
Did not finish book. Stopped at 51%.

wasn't for me