ishcrux's reviews
31 reviews

McSweeney's 50 by

challenging funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

With really varied writings from authors round the world it gives an awesome buffet in styles. Not all of them gripping, but some are masterful. Rare to see writers of this calibre in the same space in this variety. Stand outs would be;
"To Whom Mr. Julius Craab it May Concern" - Ismet Prcic,
"Deliver Me" - Sherman Alexie,
"The Lace Shirt" - Carrie Brownstein,
"Caravaggio's Diary" -Jamees Folta,
"Thank You for Your Patience" - Steven Millhauser,
"The Love Song of J. Alfred Trump" Poem - Wendy Molyneux,
"Please Fund Me" - Rebecca Curtis

Lord of the Flies by William Golding

adventurous dark sad fast-paced

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

3.5

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon

adventurous challenging funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? Yes

5.0

Palestine by Joe Sacco

emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

4.25

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

adventurous dark hopeful inspiring mysterious slow-paced

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

4.75

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Five Parts by Douglas Adams

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

You're Never Weird on the Internet by Felicia Day

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

3.5

Everything Is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

adventurous lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

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

2.5