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239 reviews
informative
slow-paced
Not the most interesting classic book I've listened to this year but it's a neat little insight into ancient warfare.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I like Sense and Sensibility less than Pride and Prejudice but more than Emma which is slightly tedious.
In general, I love the twists and turns of Austen's novels. However, the unexpectedmarrying of Lucy to robbert was a bit much. I also think this specific novel might have benefitted from a unhappy ending for the sisters to showcase how their flaws prevent them from finding happiness.
In general, I love the twists and turns of Austen's novels. However, the unexpected
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
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:
No
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I DEVOURED this book. It's a fairly short and easy read, and feels like a mix between diary of a wimpy kid (for a slightly older audience) and more serious middle grade books like the Perks of being a wallflower.
There's a really good balance between the awkward lighthearted shenanigans that inevitably come with being a teen and the frictions that arise from being poor, native American and (initially) kind of a loser. The main character knows really well how to put his frustrations into words while also not wanting to be stuck in the condition he finds himself in.
There's a really good balance between the awkward lighthearted shenanigans that inevitably come with being a teen and the frictions that arise from being poor, native American and (initially) kind of a loser. The main character knows really well how to put his frustrations into words while also not wanting to be stuck in the condition he finds himself in.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Gun violence, Racism, Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content, Car accident
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I adore the worldbuilding of Summerland; its strange technologies and mathematical/geometric architecture, the way the dead have built their own society... I just couldn't care less about the plot.
Let me be frank: I have never liked warstories and a coldwar spy mystery just does not keep me entertained. Because of this, the characters and eventual 'twist' with CAMLANN fell flat. It's a personal preference but I would've preferred to see the story set in a different time.
Let me be frank: I have never liked warstories and a coldwar spy mystery just does not keep me entertained. Because of this, the characters and eventual 'twist' with CAMLANN fell flat. It's a personal preference but I would've preferred to see the story set in a different time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, War
Moderate: Terminal illness, Torture
Minor: Alcoholism
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The Adventure Zone: The Suffering Game
Griffin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Justin McElroy, Travis McElroy, Carey Pietsch
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I adore this series; both the podcast and the graphic novels, and the graphic novels are such a beautiful and creative adaptation that allow me to relive the whole story.
That said, I think this arc may be weaker than the previous ones. Idk, it's been a while since I've listened to the podcast but it feels like parts of the suffering game were skipped to place more emphasis onthe grand reveal of the hunger . It makes sense why but it feels like I'm missing out on some fun mechanics of the game.
That said, I think this arc may be weaker than the previous ones. Idk, it's been a while since I've listened to the podcast but it feels like parts of the suffering game were skipped to place more emphasis on
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Blood, Murder
Moderate: Grief
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wayward son is kind of a shit sequal.
The bigges issue is that the original appeal of this series is a) the fun magical world that doesn't take itself too seriously and b) Baz' and Simon's relationship. This sequel doesn't give us enough of either.
Instead, Wayward Son feels like patting between book one and book three. I enjoy the discussion of the fallout on everyone's (mental) health and the relationship troubles of Simon and Baz, but Rainbow: where's the plot, love? There isn't any! And the book takes forever to get to the sliver of plot it has. It's very unsatisfying and makes that I don't really want to read the third book (even if I'll probably try because 'in for a penny, in for a pound').
The bigges issue is that the original appeal of this series is a) the fun magical world that doesn't take itself too seriously and b) Baz' and Simon's relationship. This sequel doesn't give us enough of either.
Instead, Wayward Son feels like patting between book one and book three. I enjoy the discussion of the fallout on everyone's (mental) health and the relationship troubles of Simon and Baz, but Rainbow: where's the plot, love? There isn't any! And the book takes forever to get to the sliver of plot it has. It's very unsatisfying and makes that I don't really want to read the third book (even if I'll probably try because 'in for a penny, in for a pound').
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Blood, Murder
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Coffee and summoning circles is a perfectly solid collection of short stories. While there's a throughline of stories focused on coffee and magic, stories are very diverse and the tone shift between them can be extreme at times.
This was a fun read with neat LGBTQ+ and disability rep which makes it a good choice when you have an hour or two to spare.
This was a fun read with neat LGBTQ+ and disability rep which makes it a good choice when you have an hour or two to spare.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol
Moderate: Homophobia, Religious bigotry, Murder, Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Child death, War
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
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:
No
Chain-gang all-stars isn't a subtle commentary, but damn it, this is America and the train for subtlety passed ages ago. It is nuanced enough and although it takes a strong stance against incarceration, it doesn't shy away from the hurt that comes with that viewpoint.
Focusing on so many characters at once, unfortunately, does fragment the story significantly even if it's necessary to show all sides of the debate. The issue is that not all parts are equally strong.
The idea to put both real world statistics and character background information in the footnotes of the story was a brilliant find and more stories should include experimental aspects in their format like this that can enhance the story. Not only does it ground the fictional story in reality but because the format for fictional characters is the same as the factual information, your brain associates the fictional characters and their stories with reality. It raises the stakes and makes the story more real.
Focusing on so many characters at once, unfortunately, does fragment the story significantly even if it's necessary to show all sides of the debate. The issue is that not all parts are equally strong.
The idea to put both real world statistics and character background information in the footnotes of the story was a brilliant find and more stories should include experimental aspects in their format like this that can enhance the story. Not only does it ground the fictional story in reality but because the format for fictional characters is the same as the factual information, your brain associates the fictional characters and their stories with reality. It raises the stakes and makes the story more real.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Lesbophobia, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Sexual harassment
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It's always a good sign when a graphic novel makes you say: I wish this were a cartoon!
Volume 2 of mapmakers is just as strong as the first part. The art is wonderful, I love the message it teaches and the characters are adorable (I can't get over the fact Cado is a head larger than his dad lmao). Unfortunately, I still feel the story lacks some depth but I'm excited for the third and final part! And a little sad, because I would've loved to meet more memris.
Volume 2 of mapmakers is just as strong as the first part. The art is wonderful, I love the message it teaches and the characters are adorable (I can't get over the fact Cado is a head larger than his dad lmao). Unfortunately, I still feel the story lacks some depth but I'm excited for the third and final part! And a little sad, because I would've loved to meet more memris.