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203 reviews

Fan Fiction: A Mem-Noir: Inspired by True Events by Brent Spiner

dark funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

2.5

A Perfect Likeness: Two Novellas by Richard Wagamese

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Fantastic Four by Ryan North Vol. 1: Whatever Happened to the Fantastic Four by Ryan North

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

4.0

The Star Web by George Zebrowski

fast-paced

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

1.0

It started off on a strong note with a lot of medium-to-hard sci-fi concepts but veered off to a very weird track. 

Moon of the Turning Leaves by Waubgeshig Rice

emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.0

A great read. Rice describes the landscapes beautifully, and just as beautifully describes the traditional ceremonies and practices of Indigenous people. As far as story goes, he does a great job of creating a tense atmosphere, with the feeling that danger lurks around every tree or rock. Great descriptions of bleak post-apocolyptic society and s very accurate depiction of what most humans would do in such a situation. 

There's enough mystery in the novel leaving you wanting for another sequel.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Blood

The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz

mysterious fast-paced

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

3.0

Making It So by Patrick Stewart

emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

I think Stewart highlighted the important parts of his life. Those of a certain age already know all about Star Trek and X-Men; those chapters fly by very quickly. The most insight into the man is of his life before Star Trek. 

Wonderfully written and very witty. Inspiring man. 

Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention—and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari

challenging informative reflective medium-paced

3.0

The Bezzle by Cory Doctorow

dark funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.0

I enjoyed this book, but it wasn't at the same level as Red Team Blues. The story felt broken up (even though it did all tie together at the end) and found that a tad distracting.