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80 reviews
The Reality Dysfunction by Peter F. Hamilton
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
It's fine. If the book was cut in half you'd probably have a much better story. Also, too much sex. I'm not a prude, I just don't need to see the same character shagging 20 different women to get that he's a Han solo type.
First Strike by Craig Alanson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
Two hours in and so far we've had some food to eat and made a mess. Couldn't handle it anymore. Boring and empty
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Aftermath by Craig Alanson
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The Last Days of Jack Sparks by Jason Arnopp
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre by Max Brooks
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The Troop by Nick Cutter
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? It's complicated
2.75
Although I thought Cutters writing was good, Shelly ruined this book for me. The addition of a pointless "crazed psychopath" killer did nothing but make me wish the book didn't have him in it. He was a boring, uninspired character who provided no more tension than the initial premise, and only served to detract from it. He wasn't believable, and it nearly made me stop reading the book. The more I think about it the more annoyed I am by this character, to the point that his pointlessness ruined an otherwise solidly good book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Animal death, and Mental illness
Minor: Homophobia
Roadside Picnic by Boris Strugatsky, Arkady Strugatsky
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I thoroughly enjoyed this funny and provocative book
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
It was fine. It's a good breezy read with very little actually going on. I enjoyed the character interactions, and in the rare moments where plot happened, it was really well done.
Very LGBTQ+ friendly.
Very LGBTQ+ friendly.
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug use