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matteo_of_eld's reviews
213 reviews
Burning Chrome by William Gibson
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
Greek Fire, Poison Arrows & Scorpion Bombs: Biological and Chemical Warfare in the Ancient World by Adrienne Mayor
informative
fast-paced
3.0
The Black God's Drums by P. Djèlí Clark
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Milk!: A 10,000-Year Food Fracas by Mark Kurlansky
challenging
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.0
The Appeal by Janice Hallett
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Blackshirts and Reds: Rational Fascism and the Overthrow of Communism by Michael Parenti
challenging
informative
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
5.0
The Mission Song by John le Carré
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Erotic Exchanges: The World of Elite Prostitution in Eighteenth-Century Paris by Nina Kushner
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
Magic's Price by Mercedes Lackey
adventurous
dark
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? Yes
2.0
I think this book truly sucks and makes the previous 2 books even worse by extension
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail