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The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The main tension of the novel -- an accusation that the main character 'stole' a plot -- is so low-stakes it's hard to get into the thriller-y mood needed to appreciate the rest of the drama. So it's not until about 80% in that the novel genuinely becomes stressful, and that's mostly from waiting to see if the 'twist' is what is being telegraphed. A fun, 48-hour read.
Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy by Grace Ellis, ND Stevenson, Shannon Watters
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Late to the Murderbot lovefest but now that I'm here, I'm all gushing admiration. A wildly fun listen although I wished it had been a full cast production, or at least featured an audiobook reader who was a little more gender ambiguous. Took me a long time to listen only b/c I'm not good at making audiobook time.
Heroes & Monsters: The Unofficial Companion to the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen by Jess Nevins
5.0