lucashearn1's reviews
60 reviews

The Night House by Jo Nesbø

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

2.25

I got really hooked at the beginning. It was an interesting opening and I was intrigued as to what was coming next. Unfortunately, as the book continued, I became less and less interested. I think part one is pretty solid, but I really didn’t like the direction it went in part two and three. Also most of the characters are just the worst, so it was hard to really root for anyone.

The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring 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

Goddamn! What a ride. I’m really bad for reading series, I usually end up dropping them for whatever reason. Really glad I stuck this out. Super enjoyable, love all the characters, love the settings, love the powers, love the politics of it all.

Really impressive storytelling. Some things that were a head scratcher from book one and two get brought back in a big way. The development was great.

Is my heart broken? A little, but I’m glad I took the journey.

The Inferno by Dante Alighieri

challenging dark slow-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? It's complicated

1.25

I hard good buzz around this, I mean it’s a classic for a reason. I was very let down. I think that’s more on me than the book though. It’s so old and I found it challenging to read what what was actually happening. I kind of had to slog through it. I don’t think I’ll be checking out the other two parts.

A God in the Shed by J-F. Dubeau

4.0

The Girl With All the Gifts by M.R. Carey

4.0

Frankenstein by Junji Ito

4.0

I’m really digging these Junji Ito story collections. I will say though, I much preferred the stories that related to Oshikiri, over Frankenstein. I kind of wish there were more relating to him and the house. Lots of good stuff in there, even if the the last story was a little sad.

No Longer Human by Junji Ito

5.0

Books of Blood: Volumes One to Three by Clive Barker

4.0

Some really enjoyable short stories. There are definitely a few that are memorable than others, but they all were at least interesting. Why can’t I do half stars on here? That’s a tab frustrating.

The Turn of the Screw by Henry James

4.0

I have seen this adapted a few times. It’s understandable why people choose this story to bring to life on screen. Still very enjoyable, even if I knew what was coming.

Firestarter by Stephen King

4.0

I started this a while ago and never got around to continuing it, for whatever reason. Super engaging and fun, is fun the right word there? I enjoy all King, even his bad ones — I’m not sure if I’ve read any of his real stinkers yet. I look forward to continuing the streak down reading all of his works.