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The Witcher: Ronin 01 by Rafal Jaki, Hataya
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I really enjoyed this version of the witcher. The illustration is beautiful and the retelling is actually a reimagining of the original story. It seems like there could be it's own twist if it continues.
I really hope there will be a second part.
I really hope there will be a second part.
Doctor Who: Night of the Whisper by Mark Wright, Cavan Scott
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
A Midsummer's Nightmare by Noah Stoffers
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
This book will leave an impact on me.
It started a bit slow. I had a hard time getting into it, because the setting felt flat, the focus was very much on the protagonist Ari and the promised magic was missing.
But when stuff starts going downhill the mystery of the island Hilma unfolds and does not leave without changing everything forever. I like the subtle style of the magic. The magic, the other-world is not loud. It is a soft but strong otherness seeping into reality.
I like how queerness (specifically Ari being non-binary) is implemented in this setting. There is a bit of transphobia, but it is a plot-string, not everything the book is about. It is a detail of the protagonists life, something that describes their character and their experiences within this world.
It was a fun read.
But I would recommend to read the content warnings and remember them. Some detailes surprised me in the end.
It started a bit slow. I had a hard time getting into it, because the setting felt flat, the focus was very much on the protagonist Ari and the promised magic was missing.
But when stuff starts going downhill the mystery of the island Hilma unfolds and does not leave without changing everything forever. I like the subtle style of the magic. The magic, the other-world is not loud. It is a soft but strong otherness seeping into reality.
I like how queerness (specifically Ari being non-binary) is implemented in this setting. There is a bit of transphobia, but it is a plot-string, not everything the book is about. It is a detail of the protagonists life, something that describes their character and their experiences within this world.
It was a fun read.
But I would recommend to read the content warnings and remember them. Some detailes surprised me in the end.
Bienen oder Die verlorene Zukunft: Eine Space-Opera-Anthologie by Anne Danck, Veronika Lackerbauer, Sebastian Lov, Miriam Hutterer, Nele Sickel, Silke Pahl, Emilia Bach, Kornelia Schmid, Kai Focke, Nikolaj Kohler
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Die Kurzgeschichten haben ein sehr unterschiedliches Niveau. Manche haben mir besser gefallen als andere, manche fand ich tiefgehender als andere und eine hat mich mit sehr vielen Fragezeichen zurückgelassen.
Was sie gemein haben, ist dass sie alle das Verschwinden der Bienen thematisieren und sehr unterschiedliche Perspektiven darauf haben, wie die Menschheit damit umgehen könnte. Auch wenn ein Teil der Lösungen fantastisch und magisch sind, wirkt es nicht fernab unserer Realität und man hat das Gefühl, das die Kurzgeschichte unsere Welt spiegelt.
Die Kurzgeschichtensammlung ist auf alle Fälle kurzweilig und unterhaltsam. Und ich würde sie weiterempfehlen.
Was sie gemein haben, ist dass sie alle das Verschwinden der Bienen thematisieren und sehr unterschiedliche Perspektiven darauf haben, wie die Menschheit damit umgehen könnte. Auch wenn ein Teil der Lösungen fantastisch und magisch sind, wirkt es nicht fernab unserer Realität und man hat das Gefühl, das die Kurzgeschichte unsere Welt spiegelt.
Die Kurzgeschichtensammlung ist auf alle Fälle kurzweilig und unterhaltsam. Und ich würde sie weiterempfehlen.
Content Warnings
Das einzige, was mir sehr aufgestoßen ist, weil der Ton hier sehr anders war, als in den anderen Kurzgeschichten, war:
Die ohne Vorwarnung Beschreibung von Drogenmissbrauch/Suizidgedanken in der Kurzgeschichte "Der Honigschmuggel" von Miriam Hutterer. Da hätte ich mir eine kurze Inhaltswarnung gewünscht, da selbst in der Kurzgeschichte der Fokus auf das Thema plötzlich erfolgt, weshalb man hier nicht mehr damit rechnet. Der Ton zu Beginn der Geschichte ist ein anderer.
Reckless: Steinernes Fleisch by Cornelia Funke
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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? No
4.0
I had fun with the audio book. I have some problems with listening to audio books since I have a quite short attention span. But the style in which Lionel Wigram is reading is mesmerizing and I really loved listening to him.
How the Marquis Got His Coat Back by Neil Gaiman
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This is quite an interesting short story.
I think it can be read perfectly fine as a standalone if you don't care too much how the world around The Marquis works. Everything you need to know about it to understand the story itself is written down here or can be read between the lines.
The writing style is a bit passive, as if someone tells a story about what happened to someone distant instead of a story about what happened or is happening. But it fits the narration and the main character.
I must admit that I stopped reading 'Neverwhere' since it felt too slow for my liking. But now I want to learn more about this world and I think I'll pick 'Neverwhere' up once more within the next few weeks.
There is now just one final thing left to say: This short story is perfect for a short train ride (or a long on if you want to switch activities during it a few times).
I think it can be read perfectly fine as a standalone if you don't care too much how the world around The Marquis works. Everything you need to know about it to understand the story itself is written down here or can be read between the lines.
The writing style is a bit passive, as if someone tells a story about what happened to someone distant instead of a story about what happened or is happening. But it fits the narration and the main character.
I must admit that I stopped reading 'Neverwhere' since it felt too slow for my liking. But now I want to learn more about this world and I think I'll pick 'Neverwhere' up once more within the next few weeks.
There is now just one final thing left to say: This short story is perfect for a short train ride (or a long on if you want to switch activities during it a few times).
xxxHolic Band 19 by CLAMP
This manga always feels like the true ending is still missing.
Watanuki will wait forever.
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Watanuki will wait forever.
xxxHolic, Band 18 by CLAMP
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
xxxHolic Band 17 by CLAMP
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5