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Grey Bees by Andrey Kurkov
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A Novel Summer by Jamie Brenner
Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.
Writing is repetitive and mediocre at best.
The most disappointing part is the incorrect and unrealistic information, at times bordering on propaganda.
I'll suspend disbelief that a mid-20's first time author fresh out of grad school could get a NYT best seller and a book tour at launch. Sure why not.
But I draw the line at the hypocrisy. First cheering major corporations (Goodreads/Amazon) then complaining about housing prices. Next we explore Red Algae, a real threat to coastal ecosystems often caused by the dumping of chemicals in our waters, but then follow it up with our ecologist character being anti-wind power, with the author proclaiming the dangers of turbines for sealife.
I'd encourage the author to read any research that isn't funded by major corporations and oil companies, and better educate themselves before writing a book full of propaganda they don't even understand.
0/10 would never recommend
The most disappointing part is the incorrect and unrealistic information, at times bordering on propaganda.
I'll suspend disbelief that a mid-20's first time author fresh out of grad school could get a NYT best seller and a book tour at launch. Sure why not.
But I draw the line at the hypocrisy. First cheering major corporations (Goodreads/Amazon) then complaining about housing prices. Next we explore Red Algae, a real threat to coastal ecosystems often caused by the dumping of chemicals in our waters, but then follow it up with our ecologist character being anti-wind power, with the author proclaiming the dangers of turbines for sealife.
I'd encourage the author to read any research that isn't funded by major corporations and oil companies, and better educate themselves before writing a book full of propaganda they don't even understand.
0/10 would never recommend
Dawnshard by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Furysong by Rosaria Munda
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-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
Flamefall by Rosaria Munda
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
4.5
Fireborne by Rosaria Munda
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
emotional
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
4.0