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20 reviews

The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje

challenging reflective slow-paced

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

2.0

This was beautifully written. It has such flowery prose ... but that was all really. Some of the reactions of characters are questionable, and nothing really happens. Just a lot of stories of the past, that culminate in a tame reveal towards the end. 

The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King

dark tense slow-paced

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

5.0

A great, quick little read from King. I'm not a big baseball fan but I still found myself engrossed in the story with all the references. Loved the atmosphere that's painted, you really feel for the main character. I really enjoyed the ending on this one.

Bag of Bones by Stephen King

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

A middling novel by King, not bad, but not great. It had its moments, but the story never really got me hooked. You can definitely see King in Noonan and he has said as much. The parts dealing with grief were well done, but those weren't enough to make me really enjoy the book ad a whole. This one is a meh to me.

Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous emotional tense slow-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

The best entry in the series so far! Such great pacing, plot and characters that you get lost in as you read. Love the Cosmere as a whole and this connects more dots and creates more questions. Looking forward to book 5 in December!!

The Strain by Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

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

3.0

A decent book. The vampires were interesting and some of the scenes were gore filled. It's disappointing they are few and far between. The characters were flat and plot took longer than I liked to get going.

Dark One Book 1 by Brandon Sanderson, Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing

adventurous dark fast-paced

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

4.0

This was a solid graphic novel. Great art, interesting story. I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to future volumes.

Dawnshard by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

What a great side adventure featuring some recurring characters! I wa surprised how much I love Dawnshard. It had great representation, and some awesome revelations that will affect future events. A quick read before diving into Rhythm of War! 

Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous tense slow-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

4.0

Oathbringer was not as gripping to me as the previous two volumes but once it got going it wad a wild ride. I would say this is the weakest book so far, but it is still a good book. Much more plot development this time around, with all the characters that we've grown to love. Also more world building and lore! Overall, a good read that continues the epic that is The Stormlight Archive.

Pirate Latitudes by Michael Crichton

adventurous tense fast-paced

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

4.0

A great swashbuckling yarn! A fast paced adventure told during an interesting time period. It's a quick, fun read that transports you to the time with great descriptions. It wasn't my favorite crichton book, but it was still worth the read!

Ghost Story by Peter Straub

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

4.0

Ghost story was a great slow burn. I wasn't a big fan of the style and the ending isn't fabulous but nonetheless I would recommend this to any reader who enjoys a story that builds and builds with tense, dread inducing scenes.