iisrobot's reviews
112 reviews

The Winners by Fredrik Backman

emotional hopeful reflective sad 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

4.25

I kind of feel bad I'm rating this lower than the previous book I read to which I have given five stars. However, I wanted to stress how this book, albeit excellent, is not on the same level as it two predecessors. 

I have to say, the trilogy as a whole is probably the most impactful work of fiction I have consummed. Backman knows his emotions. He sprinkled a couple of lines in there that will be sure to force a tear or two. 

I must say I haven't forgiven him for changing the title from "Those Tho Run Into Fire".

The Gathering Storm by Brandon Sanderson, Robert Jordan

emotional hopeful 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

5.0

I'm in awe. The amount of things these characters have accomplished is crazy. Their journey has been a blessing and their strength ; an inspiration. The Wheel Of Time (and The Gathering Storm specifically) are a gift that I will forever treasure.

Knife of Dreams by Robert Jordan

slow-paced

2.25

So ok... maybe there IS a slog. Jkjk but books 10 and 11 have been rough for me...

Crossroads of Twilight by Robert Jordan

2.0

No

When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole

mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

3.0

It was a little all over the place and light on the "thrill" but it was a very original way to explore the subject matter (gentrification). 

The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan

adventurous challenging dark mysterious slow-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

4.5

This book was sooooooooooo slow, but surprisingly one of my favourites. I think my main complaint is a repeat from reviews i've read and watched but it is true that some impactful events that happen weren't written in such manner, so when you read them, it doesn't really dawn on you what just happened. 

The Book of Koli by M.R. Carey

challenging mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

It was a very interesting world, not explored enough. The book itself was a bit hard to read and not because of the errors. That part was definitely kind of cute. Also i have a hard time buying the AI as AI it seems way too human. That's kind of a pretty big suspension of disbelief for me.

A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan

2.75

Eh not much going on tbh

Deaf Utopia: A Memoir—and a Love Letter to a Way of Life by Nyle DiMarco

funny informative lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.0

Memoirs are often a fun, light and easy read. This was no exception. Some subjects were heavy but most of the book wasn't. I'm a bit disappointed by the ending. It's way too abrupt. Learmed a lot about a culture I had no idea was so different from "mine". Bonus points for the Dancing With the Stars deets ;). 

Mémoires posthumes de Brás Cubas by Machado de Assis

funny reflective relaxing fast-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? Yes

4.0

Very good! Learnt a new word in portugese "saudade". It was funny.