thecrankyreader's reviews
117 reviews

Doc Savage: The Land of Terror by Kenneth Robeson

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

2.0

The Avenger: Justice, Inc by Kenneth Robeson

adventurous dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Conan the Unconquered by Robert Jordan

adventurous dark funny tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Been looking for something closer to Howard's Conan. So far Jordan's Conan is much better than the others I've read so far. I would recommend this to a friend that enjoys Sword and Sorcery.

Hell House by Richard Matheson

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This was a great read super creepy. If you liked a good haunted house story this should be a must read for you!

Quarry's Deal by Max Allan Collins

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan

adventurous dark emotional funny sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The Executioner: Continental Contract by Don Pendleton

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.5

Another fun Bolan adventure! The only thing I didn't care for was the broken English that the French characters used..it became annoying to me. But that just my opinion. Other than that... I found it quite fun!

The Vengeful Virgin by Gil Brewer
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.

This story just didn't grab me and life is to short to read books that fall short. 

I Am Legend by Richard Matheson

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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

I loved it. So much better than any of the movies in my opinion. 

To the Devil a Daughter by Dennis Wheatley

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

2.5

The first half of the book was very painful. Super slow and I almost put it down. Then it finally got to some occult stuff and picked up a tiny bit. I would not recommend this to any friends. It was ok at best.