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shetef's Reviews (133)

The Fourth Bear by Jasper Fforde

The Fourth Bear

Jasper Fforde

4.25
dark funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
Mo Tzu: Basic Writings by

Mo Tzu: Basic Writings

4.0
challenging informative reflective slow-paced
River Woman, River Demon by Jennifer Givhan

River Woman, River Demon

Jennifer Givhan

DID NOT FINISH: 6%
got distracted by other books and this one just really didn't grab me. I'm probably not the intended audience but I didn't find this protagonist compelling at all. Might try again at some point.
The Chase by Clive Cussler

The Chase

Clive Cussler

DID NOT FINISH: 19%
I read this back in high school (as well as the second book in this series) and decided to give it a revisit after seeing the ebook on Libby. There's a lot to like here - Cussler evokes the time period fairly well, with detailed descriptions of period technology and settings, but the characters (especially the protagonist) are just so. flat. and boring. Isaac Bell is an insufferable Gary Stu.
Shtetl Days by Harry Turtledove

Shtetl Days

Harry Turtledove

4.75
challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
An excellent exploration of what it means to be a Jew from the master of alternate history.
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The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi

The Complete Persepolis

Marjane Satrapi

5.0
challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced
The Mysteries by Bill Watterson

The Mysteries

Bill Watterson

5.0
challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
Thistlefoot by GennaRose Nethercott

Thistlefoot

GennaRose Nethercott

5.0
adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-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: Complicated
read as an ARC through the Jewish Book Council. a thoroughly engaging take on the Baba Yaga myth, brimming with Yiddishkeit. highly recommended.
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

I'm Glad My Mom Died

Jennette McCurdy

5.0
challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced
Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America by Abraham Riesman

Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America

Abraham Riesman

5.0
challenging dark funny informative sad tense medium-paced