nflamel's reviews
144 reviews

Tidy First?: A Personal Exercise in Empirical Software Design by Kent Beck

informative reflective relaxing slow-paced

3.5

Short, very well argumented. I would really recommend it to engineers who are early in their cereers.

Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture and Violence

Moderate: Religious bigotry

Minor: Genocide, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, Animal cruelty, and War

The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous dark mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous dark mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Death, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Child death, and Physical abuse

Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

If the single female character (and protagonist) was not the only one who is subject the male gaze, this would be a much better book.

It is still fun though.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Sexual violence, Xenophobia, Rape, Racism, and Toxic relationship

Extra Focus: The Quick Start Guide to Adult ADHD by Jesse J. Anderson

emotional hopeful informative medium-paced

4.0

The PARA Method: Simplify, Organize, and Master Your Digital Life by Tiago Forte

informative inspiring fast-paced

4.0

Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential by Tiago Forte

inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

A Philosophy of Software Design by John Ousterhout

informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

Beware: complexity is incremental.

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
Did not finish book.

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Content Warnings

All I managed to read includes advice that is only achievable by neurotypical people.