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212 reviews
Manhunt: Hunting Britain's Most Wanted Murderer by Peter Bleksley
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Very interesting and I loved the detail.
It makes clear at the outset that the case is ongoing and that there will be no resolution. I didn't mind that, but it did leave the end feeling a little small. Still, I enjoyed the peek into how Bleksley is conducting his investigation.
It makes clear at the outset that the case is ongoing and that there will be no resolution. I didn't mind that, but it did leave the end feeling a little small. Still, I enjoyed the peek into how Bleksley is conducting his investigation.
Winters in the World: A Journey Through the Anglo-Saxon Year by Eleanor Parker
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
I found this a unique and digestible way of discussing a fascinating topic.
The Cali Cartel: Beyond Narcos by Shaun Attwood
dark
informative
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
I always love the details that Shaun Attwood portrays in his writing.
So to the point and facts first.
So to the point and facts first.
Folk by Zoe Gilbert
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
When coming across Zoe Gilbert, I skipped this one and jumped straight to Mischief Acts expecting to enjoy that one more because I’ve an interest in Herne the Hunter.
As much as I loved Mischief Acts, this book was special.
I can’t wait to see what Zoe Gilbert writes next. She’s got a reader for life.
As much as I loved Mischief Acts, this book was special.
I can’t wait to see what Zoe Gilbert writes next. She’s got a reader for life.
Dark Folklore by Mark Norman
dark
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.5
To be honest, the only criticism I can think of is that I wish it was ten times longer.
Wonderfully detailed into each topic. I really hope they write more.
Wonderfully detailed into each topic. I really hope they write more.
No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Cormac McCarthy is a real hit or miss author for me. This title is by far a hit.
There's something about the way he writes people that just feels real. Like these people are really out there somewhere, and that quality makes his villains all the scarier for it.
This is a brilliant book that doesn't outstay its welcome. I personally preferred Blood Meridian, but this is up there with my favourites from McCarthy.
There's something about the way he writes people that just feels real. Like these people are really out there somewhere, and that quality makes his villains all the scarier for it.
This is a brilliant book that doesn't outstay its welcome. I personally preferred Blood Meridian, but this is up there with my favourites from McCarthy.
The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman
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mysterious
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medium-paced
4.5
I'd heard great things about Maus, and finally got round to trying it for myself. The way it was written as a conversation -- jumping back and forth in timelines -- was perfect. It felt like I was getting a direct first hand account.
It was a genius way of telling a story that isn't easy to tell. It was definitely worth the hype for me.
It was a genius way of telling a story that isn't easy to tell. It was definitely worth the hype for me.
The Moral Animal: Why We Are, the Way We Are: The New Science of Evolutionary Psychology by Robert Wright
challenging
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
3.5
Interesting mix of biography of Darwin and a more typical book on the subject of evolutionary psychology.
Linking the topics to Darwin's life worked for me in places, but in others made it feel a little bloated -- as you had to wade through a detailed passage on a time in Darwin's life, before finally getting to the part that tied it back to the topic, in a way that occasional felt like a stretch.
Definitely worth reading.
Linking the topics to Darwin's life worked for me in places, but in others made it feel a little bloated -- as you had to wade through a detailed passage on a time in Darwin's life, before finally getting to the part that tied it back to the topic, in a way that occasional felt like a stretch.
Definitely worth reading.
ADHD: A Hunter in a Farmer's World by Thom Hartmann
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.0
Having finished this book, I remain somewhat unconvinced that ADHD is in fact adaptive. Despite this, I think the book is worth a read and includes some interesting anecdotes at the end too.
Derren Brown's Boot Camp for Emotion by Happy by Derren Brown
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
Interesting ideas. Each chapter being devoted to a different emotion was great.