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Berserk, Vol. 33 by Kentaro Miura

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

This was a really great volume. I loved getting to see some different sides to the newer characters. There were plenty of hints of troubles to come, some great action, and a major mix-up to the status quo.
What on Earth is going to happen now?!

Berserk, Vol. 32 by Kentaro Miura

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

An interesting teaser for what's to come. A bit of a turning point.

Berserk, Vol. 31 by Kentaro Miura

adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Basically a volume of combat. I prefer when there's something more to it.

Help the Witch by Tom Cox

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

This collection is one step towards surrealism in a juxtaposition between humorous tone and serious subject matter sort of way.
If you like the lighter feeling and funny parts, this will be a book for you. There were moments I scoffed out loud at the humour, which is impressive for a book.

Origins: How the Earth Shaped Human History by Lewis Dartnell

informative lighthearted reflective slow-paced

3.5

I DNF’d this book a few years ago finding it quite slow and dry, but I’ve flown through it this time and really enjoyed it.

Needful Things by Stephen King

dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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? Yes

4.0

This book is a simple premise. It opens with a change in the small town that boils and bubbles, building tension to a satisfying climax near the end.

Berserk, Vol. 30 by Kentaro Miura

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.5

Some interesting developments setting up a change of status quo for the future, but the volume itself was a little lacking in anything interesting beyond the visuals of a few good fights.
Felt like an inbetween, bridging volume.

The Elephant in the Brain: Hidden Motives in Everyday Life by Kevin Simler, Robin Hanson

informative lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

4.5

This was fast paced and interesting. Well put together and easy to follow.

Berserk, Vol. 29 by Kentaro Miura

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Really enjoyed this volume. What a cliffhanger at the end. Can't wait to pick up the story.

Berserk, Vol. 28 by Kentaro Miura

adventurous dark hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Some really sweet moments in this issue.