sambam_42's Reviews (311)

adventurous fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This was a sweet, queer, contraband romance. The main characters are sweet and vulnerable in an endearing way. Joss was protective and masculine but not toxic and Gareth was kind and a bit sheltered but willing to stand up for what mattered to him. It was a delightful book that had me rooting for the main couple like I don't usually do for straight romances. 
medium-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

Babel: An Arcane History

R.F. Kuang

DID NOT FINISH: 45%

I was listening on audio and the narrator was great.  But I just couldn't make myself push through. 
adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous medium-paced
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous 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: Yes
challenging dark sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was a beautiful critique on feminine rage and male fragility.  A society so scared pf the power women wield they seek to forget and bury the past and present.  So relevant in today's caustic political environment. 
challenging informative sad slow-paced

An insightful, erudite work regarding female anatomy. It delves into the sexual and medical history surrounding women and their vaginas and reveals how shockingly little we know. Gross's wit adds much needed levity to an otherwise depressing narrative on female health.
adventurous 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: No