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Batman: The Ultimate Evil by Andrew Vachss
dark
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I am a huge Batman fanatic, he is my favorite interest I have ever had, but this book felt very lack luster and I was at most, disappointed
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Batman and Bruce were written as if they were two people, Bruce being a hollow shell of sorts, having no real emotion besides his C-PTSD. I felt as if that was very mischaracterized, and I find it even more odd that Bruce, being a grown man, had no idea what child trafficking or pedophilia was (even in the 90’s??). And THEN having an existential crisis over it… felt very weird to me! That’s just not how Bruce or ‘The’ Batman acts.
I understand the message the writer was trying to give, hence the 3.5* rating, but the writing and characters were very Not Great!
The way the child abuse/trafficking itself was written was weird as well, especially the part where the ONE victim that is interacting with Bruce and Rhama is then named after Rhama’s dead sister/cousin. Just very weird to me.
Not to mention, the way Martha was a Childcare agent/investigator (which was kept secret for some reason???), and her left over notes were left for Bruce to receive from Alfred right when he has this existential crisis? And they were locked away in the most mysterious way?!
Very weird to me personally.
I personally would not recommend this book, but it was an ok read.
A nice thing I **do** have to say is the writer seems like a nice guy, he does have first-hand experience in that field since he is a child/youth abuse lawyer, and I can bet some of this is even based off his experiences. I do admire people who stand up against child abuse. /shrug
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Batman and Bruce were written as if they were two people, Bruce being a hollow shell of sorts, having no real emotion besides his C-PTSD. I felt as if that was very mischaracterized, and I find it even more odd that Bruce, being a grown man, had no idea what child trafficking or pedophilia was (even in the 90’s??). And THEN having an existential crisis over it… felt very weird to me! That’s just not how Bruce or ‘The’ Batman acts.
I understand the message the writer was trying to give, hence the 3.5* rating, but the writing and characters were very Not Great!
The way the child abuse/trafficking itself was written was weird as well, especially the part where the ONE victim that is interacting with Bruce and Rhama is then named after Rhama’s dead sister/cousin. Just very weird to me.
Not to mention, the way Martha was a Childcare agent/investigator (which was kept secret for some reason???), and her left over notes were left for Bruce to receive from Alfred right when he has this existential crisis? And they were locked away in the most mysterious way?!
Very weird to me personally.
I personally would not recommend this book, but it was an ok read.
A nice thing I **do** have to say is the writer seems like a nice guy, he does have first-hand experience in that field since he is a child/youth abuse lawyer, and I can bet some of this is even based off his experiences. I do admire people who stand up against child abuse. /shrug
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Pedophilia
Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point by Christos Gage, Donald Mustard
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
I loved this! I am a huge fan of both DC and Fortnite, and reading this gave me one of the happiest feelings ever to see two things I love dearly put into one. It is definitely not for everyone, but it was more than enough for me and I can’t wait to read Batman/Fortnite: Foundation.
I think they really portrayed the characters down to a T, it was perfect really in my opinion.
also rest in peace Fishstick i didn’t think YOU would die
I think they really portrayed the characters down to a T, it was perfect really in my opinion.
The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The writing was very good, I admire how the author is able to write so fluidly without making me feel bored or having to re-read because there’s almost a ‘stutter’ to it.
The idea/plot for this was very good, it got really cheesy in the end but maybe cheesy is what I needed lately haha, my only complaint is some of the charactets were over the top or stuff didn’t make sense.
As a gay dude I give this a 3-ish* out of 5*, wasn’t bad but I don’t think it’s my cup of tea.
The idea/plot for this was very good, it got really cheesy in the end but maybe cheesy is what I needed lately haha, my only complaint is some of the charactets were over the top or stuff didn’t make sense.
As a gay dude I give this a 3-ish* out of 5*, wasn’t bad but I don’t think it’s my cup of tea.
Kinks in Development by Nas
fast-paced
3.0
I feel like some moments were kinda out there, but despite that I enjoyed it for more than the smut that takes up 40-60% of it. The characters were likeable, and it was easy for me to follow (which is great, if you know me lol :”>).
I think the ending was a bit mid compared to everything going on, like all of that and then it’s suddenly happily ever after? don’t get me wrong it was good!, just the ending felt off to me personally.
I think the ending was a bit mid compared to everything going on, like all of that and then it’s suddenly happily ever after? don’t get me wrong it was good!, just the ending felt off to me personally.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Minor: Child abuse
Batman: Europa by Brian Azzarello
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I find the plot very interesting, but it felt like it was too fast paced and too much going on in the short span of this series. I couldn’t really follow what was happening, could be because ADHD but I think it’s more-so the writing. I still enjoyed it art wise and the dialogue/moments between Batman and Joker are cool.
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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