twotoes's reviews
552 reviews

Little Underworld by Chris Harding Thornton

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.25

A wonderfully written noir novel. The plot gets complicated but the main characters are fun to follow. 

Open Season by C.J. Box

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

It seems pretty predictable but I'll stick with the series for now. 

Sire Of The Hatchet by Coy Hall

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.75

Folk Horror. Not exactly my cup of tea but it is engaging. 

Holy City by Henry Wise

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

This contains wonderful prose and some interesting conversations. Things go off the rails for a bit but just a bit. It seemed like the ending was a little too drawn out. 

X by Sue Grafton

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

There is nothing new here but it does a solid job of doing its job. 

Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

adventurous dark emotional funny medium-paced

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

4.75

I laughed out loud and teared up so it was a good read. Some of the prose is lyrical and some of the conversations are hilarious. 

The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.0

Chess isn't exciting and this book proves it. 

Pronto by Elmore Leonard

adventurous dark relaxing fast-paced

4.25

A hillbilly in Italy - a great combination. 

Erasure by Percival Everett

dark funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No

5.0

I listened to this and once Monk started writing I thought the rest of the book might be his book. I actually laughed out loud while listening. 

Combustible by Ace Atkins

dark emotional tense fast-paced

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