flowerbeast's reviews
9 reviews

Song of Kali by Dan Simmons

dark tense fast-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

3.25

the mystery was enough to keep me reading, but I couldn’t tell if it was the author or the main character who was so racist against Indian people. The tone toward India and Indian people was that of disdain, heavily relying on stereotypical tropes to illustrate the dislike. Having read other Dan Simmons I do not think that this is his best work. As far as horror goes, I was expecting to be more scared, but this book at most was slightly stressful. 

Planet of Exile by Ursula K. Le Guin

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

Rocannon's World by Ursula K. Le Guin

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman

emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw

fast-paced

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

2.0

The story wasn’t as scary as the cover art had me hoping for. It was fine. Was hoping for less friends bickering and more supernatural action.

River, Cross My Heart by Breena Clarke

emotional fast-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

The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

adventurous dark fast-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

In the Woods by Tana French

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin

reflective 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? Yes

4.0