mr_maneki_neko's Reviews (348)

The Battle of the Labyrinth

Rick Riordan

3.0

adventurous funny medium-paced

Fourth in the series - not the best so far.

A Short Stay in Hell

Steven L. Peck

4.0

inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Assassin's Apprentice

Robin Hobb

4.25

adventurous dark emotional funny medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A great read. The pacing reminds me of a Charles Dickens novel. Great character development. Underdog character getting help without knowing why. I will definitely be continuing this series.

A Psalm for the Wild-Built

Becky Chambers

5.0

emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

What a wonderful read. I want to visit a tea monk! Very thought provoking. It reminded me of times in my life when I was reflecting on life choices and how I got through them.

I know there is a follow-up book to this one, but A Psalm for the Wild-Built can stand on its own.

The Eyes of the Dragon

Stephen King

5.0

adventurous dark hopeful sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

What a ride! I loved the story, the characters, the writing. It was sad, horrific, tense and joyous. What more could I ask for.

I recently read Fairy Tale, also by Stephen King, and thought it was great. I like this story more. Its a different style than his horror or mystery books, but it is great storytelling.