zoltar's reviews
41 reviews

Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano

1.0

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

5.0

The Very Nice Box by Eve Gleichman, Laura Blackett

emotional tense medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

Here Is Real Magic: A Magician's Search for Wonder in the Modern World by Nate Staniforth

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

3.0

Meh, wasn’t particularly taken by this guy’s thoughts on India. However, some nice quotes

On Such a Full Sea by Chang-rae Lee

challenging emotional mysterious sad slow-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? No

4.0

This is the first book I’ve read in a while that was challenging to read, not in content but in vocabulary and style. Some really great quotes and thoughtful concepts. Outside my usual pick - i found it in a box on the street

Less by Andrew Sean Greer

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

I loved this book. Every character felt relevant without feeling like an insert. The story was clearly crafted and the emotional bears landed every time. It dragged in places, but I found myself reading slowly at the end because I wasn’t willing to give up the world yet

The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty

adventurous mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.5

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

3.0

Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

3.75

Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

funny informative sad medium-paced

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

3.25