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Greatest Hits by Harlan Ellison
challenging
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
My Effin' Life by Geddy Lee
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
As a casual Rush fan, it was a pleasant enough read that helped me recontextualize Geddy Lee away from any lightly held preconceptions. At the same time, by the authors own admission, there is just enough cantankerousness that confirms that Rush’s reputation isn’t entirely unearned. It’s just more gentle. Good times.
Moderan by David R. Bunch
challenging
dark
funny
sad
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
5.0
Cinema Speculation by Quentin Tarantino
3.0
The truest thing I can say about this book is that no one will accuse QT of using a ghostwriter. For better and worse, it is absolutely written by the listed author.
Tell Me I'm Worthless by Alison Rumfitt
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Silence by Shūsaku Endō
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Living Life Backward: How Ecclesiastes Teaches Us to Live in Light of the End by David Gibson
2.5
This feels like a book written for a different place and time than the one I occupy. Hard to fault the author for that, but alas…