iliyenzio's Reviews (462)

informative medium-paced

I had liked his book The Art Thief so I thought that I should give this one a try. It was informative, I guess, but something about it felt very surface level. I couldn't help but feel like some of the narrative observations of Knight were a little off when compared everything we learned about him.
informative fast-paced

It was informative and I thought a few of the themes were particularly interesting. I only wish there was more info and depth.
dark funny mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I really enjoyed this! It was dark and bizarre and had a lot of those wonderfully strange elements that really make a story stick in your memory.

The Girls

Emma Cline

DID NOT FINISH: 50%

It just wasn't doing it for me. I started this immediately after The Guest and this book just feels bit too similar and also not as good.
reflective sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

It was pretty good. I really enjoyed meeting all the characters and getting a little hint of their lives and watching everything play out.
adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

It was okay. I'm a little sad there wasn't more of the main mystery plot line in this one.
dark fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I had watched the movie before and loved it. Reading the book was a different experience but just as great.
informative fast-paced

It was interesting to learn about the process and designs. I only wish there was more insight into the creative process.
dark mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was pretty great. I thought the world and characters were interesting and I'm surprised that more people aren't talking about this book.
emotional reflective medium-paced

An interesting exploration of the topic. It really made me think.