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The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar
challenging
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.5
Neuromancer by William Gibson
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Gun violence, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Blood, Addiction, Sexual assault, Cursing, Drug abuse, and Medical trauma
Minor: Incest and Suicidal thoughts
Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence by Lisa Cron
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
It's a bit old but not outdated; the writer knows her stuff and tries to keep it light-hearted and encouraging.
I got a lot out of this book and I think all novice writers would too. Anyone who likes hearing "Write what you want. There are no rules!" will probably not enjoy it.
I got a lot out of this book and I think all novice writers would too. Anyone who likes hearing "Write what you want. There are no rules!" will probably not enjoy it.
Song of the Mango and Other New Myths by Vida Cruz
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Status Anxiety by Alain de Botton
Did not finish book. Stopped at 59%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 59%.
The middle of the book feels dedicated to examples of status anxiety portrayed in different sectors. That's not bad or uninteresting, but it did make me lose momentum because the first few chapters were much more enlightening.