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81 reviews

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous dark emotional sad slow-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

Axiom's End by Lindsay Ellis

adventurous funny 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

3.0

Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

I first read this when I was 16. I thought it was alright then, simplistic and preachy, but fine. I thought of donating my copy last week, but I couldn't bring myself to part with it just yet. I wanted to at least give it another chance.

I am glad I reread it, I could appreciate it's critique on religion this time around, and I have a deeper understanding of it's philosophy, but ultimately, I am still in agreement with my 16 year old self. Preachy, simplistic. It's basically a Jesus parable. The writing is fine, the pictures are fine, but I think I'm mostly charmed by it's earnestness. I can't help but be fond of it.  Keep your expectations low, and do not expect this book to change your life.

Days Without End by Sebastian Barry

dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-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? No

5.0

Organ Meats by K-Ming Chang

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

I'll remember this book like a dream: Vivid unpredictable imagery and strong strange feelings.

Probably one of the grossest books I'll ever read in my life.

The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor

adventurous funny mysterious medium-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? No

3.5

The Hundred Years' War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi

challenging dark informative slow-paced

4.0

Red Dragon by Thomas Harris

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

I'm in Love with the Villainess (Light Novel) Vol. 1 by Inori

adventurous funny lighthearted tense medium-paced

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

2.5