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Tidy First?: A Personal Exercise in Empirical Software Design by Kent Beck
informative
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
3.5
Short, very well argumented. I would really recommend it to engineers who are early in their cereers.
Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture and Violence
Moderate: Religious bigotry
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Genocide, Rape, Sexual violence, and War
The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
If the single female character (and protagonist) was not the only one who is subject the male gaze, this would be a much better book.
It is still fun though.
It is still fun though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Xenophobia
Extra Focus: The Quick Start Guide to Adult ADHD by Jesse J. Anderson
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
4.0
The PARA Method: Simplify, Organize, and Master Your Digital Life by Tiago Forte
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
4.0
Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential by Tiago Forte
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5
A Philosophy of Software Design by John Ousterhout
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Beware: complexity is incremental.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
Content Warnings
All I managed to read includes advice that is only achievable by neurotypical people.