maggie_ackbooks's Reviews (170)

Several People Are Typing

Calvin Kasulke

4.5

funny mysterious 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: No

I loved this book! Wish I could rate it higher but was left wanting more as some storylines could have been explored more.

What happened to Lydia? What was up with the Howling? Why was Tripp and Beverly having a breakdown in language at the end with the emoticons?

The Hunger Games

Suzanne Collins

4.0

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

A Few Rules for Predicting the Future: An Essay

Octavia E. Butler

4.5

hopeful informative reflective fast-paced

Night

Elie Wiesel

4.0

challenging dark emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

Stag Dance: A Novel & Stories

Torrey Peters

3.75

adventurous dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I will preface my review with acknowledging that while I am queer, I am not trans. And while I try to listen and educate myself, I will never truly know the struggles and experiences of my trans friends or the author, Torrey Peters. I look forward to seeing my friends to hear their reviews as well as read Peters's earlier novel Detransition, Baby.

I will be honest, I found myself befuddled and uncomfortable at times listening to the audiobook. But I also found myself questioning and reflecting on the discomfort. It is this unspoken invitation to self reflection that speaks to Peters' talent as a writer.

Of the short stories, Infect Your Friends and Loved Ones was my favorite.