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sasstronaut's Reviews (195)
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
This was my second time reading this book, but first time listening to the audio. I especially like to hear Trevor tell his story and it's so well written that it has become a favorite.
Being a comedian among other things, Trevor has learned how to tell a story well, weaving in necessary information as we go to give us a bigger picture of what life was like for him growing up the way he did and I always appreciate the personal touch from someone who lived it rather than being told about what people's lives were like from an outside source.
Every time I read this book though, I am overwhelmed with how amazing his mother is.
Being a comedian among other things, Trevor has learned how to tell a story well, weaving in necessary information as we go to give us a bigger picture of what life was like for him growing up the way he did and I always appreciate the personal touch from someone who lived it rather than being told about what people's lives were like from an outside source.
Every time I read this book though, I am overwhelmed with how amazing his mother is.
reflective
medium-paced
The illustrations are beautiful! The entire page is awash with color. Loved reading this to my little one.
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I have a hard time getting into fantasy in general, but the noir aspect of the Dresden Files is gritty enough to ensure I enjoyed reading through this one and will in fact be continuing.
Through the, at times *very*, cheesy writing I did enjoy the detective nature of the book and just how quaint a public wizard PI is. I like the nature of magic as presented here and want to learn even more about what’s lurking in the shadows that mortals can’t see.
In regards to mysteries, I find myself usually very bored with how predictable they can be, but the mix of so many unknowns, including magic, made this one more fun to relax into. I didn’t mind if I guessed something right and there were times when I didn’t.
Towards the end there, he ramped the feel of the writing up to an exciting pitch and I raced through the last third, unable to put it down.
Through the, at times *very*, cheesy writing I did enjoy the detective nature of the book and just how quaint a public wizard PI is. I like the nature of magic as presented here and want to learn even more about what’s lurking in the shadows that mortals can’t see.
In regards to mysteries, I find myself usually very bored with how predictable they can be, but the mix of so many unknowns, including magic, made this one more fun to relax into. I didn’t mind if I guessed something right and there were times when I didn’t.
Towards the end there, he ramped the feel of the writing up to an exciting pitch and I raced through the last third, unable to put it down.
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
The writing was terrible. And the pacing was off. So much unnecessary detail and not enough real meat.
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No