itheory's Reviews (225)

Record of a Spaceborn Few

Becky Chambers

4.0

reflective relaxing 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

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A bit more complicated than the other books, I found it a little harder to keep track of the characters. But I enjoy spending time with these people, and find the emotional stakes just right,  not at all existential or universe threatening.

Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.

Brené Brown

4.0

informative reflective fast-paced

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Brené is always greAt to read, informative, and insightful.

A Closed and Common Orbit

Becky Chambers

4.5

emotional hopeful 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

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Just delightful to spend time with such lovely people. 

A Darker Shade of Magic

V.E. Schwab

2.5

relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

City of Miracles

Robert Jackson Bennett

4.0

adventurous fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

City of Stairs

Robert Jackson Bennett

4.0

adventurous 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

Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know

Adam M. Grant

4.0

informative reflective medium-paced

Aurora's End

Jay Kristoff, Amie Kaufman

3.0

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Some goof dialog, but overall fun characters and a ripping plot. 

Thrawn

Timothy Zahn

3.0

fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

Becky Chambers

4.0

emotional hopeful lighthearted 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

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Such lovely people to spend some time with.