shetef's Reviews (133)

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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I liked this a lot, but would have a hard time recommending it to anyone who isn't interested in the history of sci-fi. Its influence on the genre is obvious, but this book has a lot of problems. I definitely understand why people accuse this book of endorsing fascism - whatever Heinlein's excuses are, this order of things is definitely presented as correct. The book also wears its masculinity on its sleeve - for good and for ill. Worth a read if only because so much military sci-fi in the years since are responding to this or influenced by it.

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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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The interview with Watterson alone makes this a must-read. I've adored Calvin and Hobbes since I was very, very young. It was great to revisit it.
challenging dark funny 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: Yes

I liked this a lot. Sinclair weaves a lot of historical events together in this book - it's not just a satire of the oil industry, it's looking at the birth and growth of global capitalism and corruption. There's some wonkiness surrounding gender and race in this but not at a level that's exceptional for the time period. A valuable read for any anti-capitalist in my opinion.

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A very unique concept sorely in need of an updated version.
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Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes

the art in this is fantastic. looking forward to reading more Godzilla comics!

Jaws

Peter Benchley

DID NOT FINISH: 51%

any author that uses the word "pediphile" to describe a foot fetishist should be shoved in a locker.

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