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shetef's Reviews (133)
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
informative
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
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adventurous
reflective
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
adventurous
mysterious
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:
Yes
This is a great followup to Fadeout. I'm really loving getting to know Brandstetter. The mystery in this is also a bit more tight and focused than in Fadeout. Excited to read more in 2025!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Grief, Murder
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
more interested in other books rn. I think romance just isn't my genre. it's not bad, just not what I want rn
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm so glad Jasper Fforde is writing more of these. The Nursery Crimes were my introduction to Fforde's writing but I really think this and Shades of Grey are his finest work. Not a lot of sci-fi dystopias feel this thoughtful and smart in their construction.
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-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
This is one of the more evocative comics I've read in a long time. This hazy, dreamy art style fits the intrigue and self-doubt central to the story. Cole is shaping up to be a fairly interesting protagonist, as well. Hoping the subsequent volumes hold up.
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
It's really a shame this is Banks' only short story collection. His virtues as a writer really shine here. The title story in particular serves as a really good micro-introduction for anyone not familiar with The Culture. "A Gift from the Culture" and "Odd Attachment" are also highlights.