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20 reviews
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
A good introduction to norse myth.
Tree and Leaf: Includes Mythopoeia and The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth by J.R.R. Tolkien
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Notably an essay on fantasy from Tolkien. It is a wonderful essay that challenges the use of fantasy in physical medium, theatre for instance.
The Nature of Middle-Earth by Carl F. Hostetter, J.R.R. Tolkien
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
This is a textbook more than anything else. Informative for the physical (and biological) nature of Tolkiens world.
The Classic Fairy Tales (Second Edition) (Norton Critical Editions) by Maria Tatar
informative
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
A good jumping off point for people who want to learn more about how fairy tales function in western society, not just focusing on Grimms.
The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John Green
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
It's like a John Green crash course, specific to him. Comforting to read.
Misrule by Heather Walter
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The Road With No Return by Andrzej Sapkowski
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me by Mariko Tamaki
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia
Elliot Page's dead name is included, if that kind of thing makes you dysphoric, I'd go in mentally prepared or not at all.
Malice by Heather Walter
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
The homophobia is allegory and real, allegory in a "oh dang, this feels like what homophobia feels like" and real in a comphet sense.