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The Apocryphal Gospels: A Very Short Introduction by Paul Foster
informative
slow-paced
3.0
A very straightforward analysis of the most well-known non-canonical gospels. Includes scholarly commentary instead of the speculative theorizing that is popular in many books on the subject.
However, the book is extremely dry and densely packed with information, so it can be a challenging read for anyone not casually aware of the subject.
However, the book is extremely dry and densely packed with information, so it can be a challenging read for anyone not casually aware of the subject.
Tell Me I'm Worthless by Alison Rumfitt
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Transphobia, Blood, Antisemitism
Hex by Thomas Olde Heuvelt
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Norse Mythology Volume 2 by Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell
adventurous
funny
informative
fast-paced
4.0
This volume continues the high-quality adaptation of Gaiman's novel into the comic book format. Beautiful artwork and straightforward tellings of the myths. I love this series!
Consorting with Spirits: Your Guide to Working with Invisible Allies by Jason G. Miller
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A fantastic retelling of Lovecraft's "Horror at Red Hook," The Ballad of Black Tom is a quick but satisfying story of cosmic horror in 1920s New York City with a focus on the racial tensions of the time. I'm definitely going to be looking into more books from LaValle.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Police brutality, Grief
Moderate: Death of parent, Classism