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87 reviews
Big Bad by Chandler Baker
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It Waits in the Woods by Josh Malerman
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
In Bloom by Paul Tremblay
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Best of Luck by Jason Mott
dark
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
3.5
Ankle Snatcher by Grady Hendrix
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
The Pram by Joe Hill
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Selected Works of Edgar Allan Poe by Edgar Allan Poe
Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.
I think I'm really not well suited to Poe's writing style. The language is a great barrier for me and I subsequently cannot hold a picture in my head of what is happening. Of the six short stories I trudged through, before calling it a day, "The Black Cat' was genuinely outstanding. Not only was it more accessible, but it was right up my alley. It was very reminiscent of 'Pet Semetary' by Stephen King and I 'licked the plate clean' - so to speak. I already DNF'd this once but desperately wanted to try and connect with his stories because of his prolific reputation. However two attempts could not get me through and I'll just have to watch modern adaptations to acquire the narrative in a more appropriate way.