tlaloc_the_reading_god's reviews
306 reviews

Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

At this time, this has been my favorite book to read. The author has written an emotional and beautiful work. 

Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin

adventurous challenging dark funny mysterious sad tense slow-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

Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde

adventurous mysterious 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? Yes

This was a fantastic and fun book to read. I'm surprised by the rules of the world by Fforde that dictate how the world works.  Brilliant, creative, and inspiring.

Making Out in Italian: (italian Phrasebook) by Nicoletta Nencioli Aiken
Did not finish book. Stopped at 17%.

Used as a reference, not read start to finish.

MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios by Gavin Edwards, Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 40%.

A library book that I had to return before I could finish; unlikely to return to it. The book didn't capture my interest.

The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber, David Wengrow

challenging informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

East of West, Vol. 6 by Nick Dragotta, Jonathan Hickman, Frank Martin, Rus Wooton

dark 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

The Umbrella Academy, Vol. 1: Apocalypse Suite by Gerard Way

dark lighthearted fast-paced

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

One-Punch Man, Vol. 4 by ONE

adventurous funny 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

East of West, Vol. 3: There Is No Us by Jonathan Hickman

adventurous dark 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? Yes