booksny's Reviews (332)

What If? 2: Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions

3.0

informative lighthearted medium-paced

Fun read, but nothing really ended up sticking in my mind (except for one bit about height and sunsets, and another about spiders)

The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry

Jon Ronson

4.0

adventurous funny fast-paced

Very entertaining read (made me laugh out loud a few times) with some interesting tidbits of info

Please Pass the Guilt

Rex Stout

2.0

mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Easy read, some nice descriptions of food, unsatisfying resolution, people behaving unrealistically and/or obnoxiously

The Undercover Economist

Tim Harford

1.0

informative slow-paced

A lot of his thoughts unfortunately just did not resonate - would've liked more evidencing to back up his theories

Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World – and Why Things Are Better Than You Think

Hans Rosling

4.0

hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

Initially felt the tone to be a tad patronising, but once I got used to it, really enjoyed the read. Some good reminders in it, particularly about the straight line instinct

Small Gods

Terry Pratchett

5.0

adventurous hopeful reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Feet of Clay

Terry Pratchett

5.0

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing tense 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

Rivers of London

Ben Aaronovitch

3.0

adventurous medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I liked the premise, but haven't quite warmed up to the main character, who feels somewhat like a Gary stu (not special but everyone thinks he is) and out of touch with everything happening around him