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The Witchwood Knot by Olivia Atwater
2.5
This book was alright.
I was expecting more from the romance angle, honestly the story just reaches a random point and then the "romance" switch gets turned on for the FMC and male lead. Even then, barely anything happens. The book is too short to address both the plot and allow time for the romance to develop, so it's 95% plot (which was enough to keep me reading). It's a singular setting that focuses on very few characters.
The world building was more interesting than the actual plot. I don't think I'll read another one of this author's books though
I was expecting more from the romance angle, honestly the story just reaches a random point and then the "romance" switch gets turned on for the FMC and male lead. Even then, barely anything happens. The book is too short to address both the plot and allow time for the romance to develop, so it's 95% plot (which was enough to keep me reading). It's a singular setting that focuses on very few characters.
The world building was more interesting than the actual plot. I don't think I'll read another one of this author's books though
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
I wasn't sure what to expect going into this book.
I think this book is well written, but I just didn't like it.
I feel bad for the main character, and everything taken from him.
dark
emotional
mysterious
3.5
I think this book is well written, but I just didn't like it.
I feel bad for the main character, and everything taken from him.
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
4.25
Pretty much read this as fast as I could, I was hooked the entire time!
It follows the same formula as the Martian, and adds a twist (a new character), so there are two leads that play off of each other.I hope the Eridians and Earthlings make peaceful contact one day 🥹
It follows the same formula as the Martian, and adds a twist (a new character), so there are two leads that play off of each other.
Hyperion by Dan Simmons
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
The best story is the first one (Priest's). I also liked the Brawne Lamia's story.
The book's plot is incomplete without the sequel, so make of that what you will. I thought many of the character stories were much more long winded and dragged out than they needed to be.
The book's plot is incomplete without the sequel, so make of that what you will. I thought many of the character stories were much more long winded and dragged out than they needed to be.
The Martian by Andy Weir
adventurous
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
4.0
I watched the movie first, and then read the book in quick succession. Overall, it was an engaging read. Despite the dire circumstances, Mark Watney's sense of humor carries the book pretty far. Also, even though it was science fiction, it pretty much read like a nonfiction survival story.
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I'm surprised the movie cut out the actual journey to the MAV at Ares 4 and the dust storm, it was the most tense part of the book. Also I liked how the book ended with Beck dragging his body in and taking him straight to the medbay.
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