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Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 5 by Milcha, Whale
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 4 by Milcha, Whale
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 3 by Milcha, Whale
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 2 by Milcha, Whale
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 1 by Milcha, Whale
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I've read many comics with this theme and this one stood out to me. It was well made, compared to others, solid plot, balanced between seriousness and comicallity. Personally I found also more realistic than others.
Twin Dragons: Dragon's Princess by C. Swallow
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
-The book contains many typo mistakes, be warned!
-It had a good plot, about the dispute between dragons and humans.
-Not really a fan of the full submission of Summer, but she makes it work.
-Before you judge it as rapey or whatever and underrate it, know that it's about a specific portion of people that consent and like this concept. I didn't like the relationship dynamic that much, but I knew what I was reading, if it didn't have so many typo mistakes, I'd give it a 4/5.
-It had a good plot, about the dispute between dragons and humans.
-Not really a fan of the full submission of Summer, but she makes it work.
-Before you judge it as rapey or whatever and underrate it, know that it's about a specific portion of people that consent and like this concept. I didn't like the relationship dynamic that much, but I knew what I was reading, if it didn't have so many typo mistakes, I'd give it a 4/5.
Captain Tempesta by Emilio Salgari
adventurous
dark
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Roughly, a third of the book takes place at the siege of Famagusta by the Ottoman Empire, one third at the Cornaro Castle and one in the sea. Captain Tempesta is an Italian Duchess who donned armour and pretended to be a man in search of her fiancé who was captured by the Turks.
The dispute between Christians and Muslims at the time is explicit, each considering the other infidels or renegades (if for any reason abandoned their former faith).
It tells about loyalty, honour and bravery as well as lighthearted faith, malice and dishonesty. I don't want to spoil your read, so the only thing I'll say further is that I was surprised by the realistic depiction of "love" and war.
The dispute between Christians and Muslims at the time is explicit, each considering the other infidels or renegades (if for any reason abandoned their former faith).
It tells about loyalty, honour and bravery as well as lighthearted faith, malice and dishonesty. I don't want to spoil your read, so the only thing I'll say further is that I was surprised by the realistic depiction of "love" and war.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Slavery, Violence, Religious bigotry, and War
Moderate: Gun violence, Torture, Blood, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Grief, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
The Mark of Zorro by Johnston McCulley
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I read Zorro after watching many movie adaptations of it and I have to say that all of them were more of fanfictions than adaptations, hahaha!
As about the book:
It was an adventurous book that made me laugh a lot and made me feel nostalgic for some reason. After work, it was quite relaxing and I would gladly read it again.
Diego made me laugh a lot—and I have to say that these tubulent times now remain as such and even more so than in his era—as did Sergeant Gonzales with his meal mush and goat's milk!
Generally:
You'll find funny (probably) that the most accurate adaptations, as about the characters, are actually a couple of cartoons I watched as a kid, while the setting and situation was closer to the live action adaptation!
As about the book:
It was an adventurous book that made me laugh a lot and made me feel nostalgic for some reason. After work, it was quite relaxing and I would gladly read it again.
Diego made me laugh a lot—and I have to say that these tubulent times now remain as such and even more so than in his era—as did Sergeant Gonzales with his meal mush and goat's milk!
Generally:
You'll find funny (probably) that the most accurate adaptations, as about the characters, are actually a couple of cartoons I watched as a kid, while the setting and situation was closer to the live action adaptation!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Death, Racism, and Violence
Minor: Racial slurs
The Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta by John Rollin Ridge
adventurous
dark
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The biography of a robber. It wasn't a good nor bad read, but just what it is. If you're reply curious about Juaquin Murieta, go ahead and read it.
Dracula by Bram Stoker
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
It was a heavy read for me. I mostly read one chapter per day (≈20–30 pages/day).
It is a collection of journal entries, mostly, describing the first of Jonathan Harker's encounter with the Count, the latter's “invasion” in UK, Lucy's sickness and death and the hunt for his head by Dr Van Helsing and his new friends that the Count had hurt so much.
It's written, mainly, from Jonathan Harker, Dr Steward and Mina Harker's point of view. Count Dracula isn't as present as the title makes you think, but what is present is the pain and grief he's inflicting to the main characters, as well as the traits, characteristics and weaknesses of vampirism.
Much to my surprise, the hunt was only in the much later chapters and the fight lasted only a few pages.
My favourite character was Quincey Morris… I should see the ending coming, it's always the same with the characters I like…
Masterpiece for its time.
Be warned, he Vampire race described in this book has nothing to do with pop culture vampires. It's more on the superstitious and traditional side than the today's aesthetic one.
It is a collection of journal entries, mostly, describing the first of Jonathan Harker's encounter with the Count, the latter's “invasion” in UK, Lucy's sickness and death and the hunt for his head by Dr Van Helsing and his new friends that the Count had hurt so much.
It's written, mainly, from Jonathan Harker, Dr Steward and Mina Harker's point of view. Count Dracula isn't as present as the title makes you think, but what is present is the pain and grief he's inflicting to the main characters, as well as the traits, characteristics and weaknesses of vampirism.
Much to my surprise, the hunt was only in the much later chapters and the fight lasted only a few pages.
My favourite character was Quincey Morris… I should see the ending coming, it's always the same with the characters I like…
Masterpiece for its time.
Be warned, he Vampire race described in this book has nothing to do with pop culture vampires. It's more on the superstitious and traditional side than the today's aesthetic one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Stalking
Minor: Child death, Death of parent, and Murder