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77 reviews

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

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dark mysterious reflective medium-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? Yes

4.75

The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

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adventurous slow-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? It's complicated

5.0

Great book, although the description could be a bit much at times; but that’s just an effect of worldbuilding and establishing Middle-Earth, which Tolkien does very well, so I have no complaints. 5/5. Most of the book was exposition, as it was intended by Tolkien in his original setup, which had the Lord of the Rings as a single book, I believe. I enjoyed noticing the contrasts between the book and the movie. Tolkien shows Frodo’s character growth really well. From being rushed in to taking on the responsibility to fighting in battle and taking wounds, he’s gotten more coursgeous.

Boromir is amazing, and the Gimli and Balin scene with the drums, as well as Gandalf against the Balrog
1984 by George Orwell

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challenging dark sad tense
  • 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? Yes

5.0

There is no individuality. There is only the Party, and the Party is the only truth. The past doesn’t exist because it is only in the mind and on record - both are controllable. Power is power over men or minds, not necessarily on the physical. People would never know what they are lacking without comparison (like human rights). 2 + 2 = 5. Lunacy, the minority of one. Falsity. Doublethink - to believe in two contradicting, opposite things. They can get to your mind.
Animal Farm by George Orwell

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

4.75

“All animals are equal. But some animals are more equal than others.”
The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang

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emotional 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

4.75

“I am the mountain.”
Something by Dakota Krout

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

1.25

Skysworn by Will Wight

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3.0

Blackflame by Will Wight

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated

3.5

Soulsmith by Will Wight

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

2.75

Unsouled by Will Wight

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

3.5

Good book and introduction