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The Escape Artist: The Man Who Broke Out of Auschwitz to Warn the World by Jonathan Freedland

dark emotional informative sad

4.75

Incredible story. Dramatically told, wholly believable. Didn't sugar-coat the man involved, its a warts and all portrait. 

An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us by Ed Yong

adventurous informative mysterious

4.0

Really interesting. Well written and clearly explained some complex topics, whilst referencing Insane Clown Posse and ACDC. 

Bad Luck and Trouble by Lee Child

adventurous tense 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? N/A

3.5

If I like helicopters maybe I'd like this book more? High body count, I did enjoy the molotov cocktails. All the prime numbering got annoying though.

Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

Well written, lots of nods ro other fantasy, funny tense moving and imaginative. Barbarian rock stars. Very cool.

Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz: Stories of the Witch Knight and the Puppet Sorcerer by Garth Nix

adventurous funny lighthearted

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

3.75

Short story collection of adventure and magic, without the depth or detailed world of the rest of his work. Enjoyable characters.

Never Go Back by Lee Child

adventurous mysterious medium-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

Stakeouts, inappropriate workplace trysts, lots of bad guys and a big ole conspiracy. 

A Stroke of the Pen: The Lost Stories by Terry Pratchett

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted

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

4.0

 It's full of Sir Terry's unique satirical way of looking at the world, and has glimmers of what become beloved parts of Discworld shining throughout. 

The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King

adventurous inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

A fantasy told as a fairy tale. In truth, not a lot happens, but the city, characters and their motivations are brilliantly depicted in a style different to Kings usual. A tale of the villain Flagg of the Dark Tower.

Miracle in the Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home by Nando Parrado, Vince Rause

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad

5.0

Honest, insightful, well written and intensely moving

The Burning God by R.F. Kuang

adventurous dark sad tense

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

5.0

Intense brutal and fierce. Despair, twists, betrayal and cleverness all the way through.