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Walkers by Graham Masterton
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
It starts incredibly slowly and seems a bit odd compared to Graham Masterton’s other books I was left wondering where it was going and actually found the first part of the book boring.
I realise now this is part of the genius of this book it all seems very benign to start with but there are dark twists ahead and to be frank a lot of blood gore and grizzly death!
I realise now this is part of the genius of this book it all seems very benign to start with but there are dark twists ahead and to be frank a lot of blood gore and grizzly death!
Relight My Fire by C.K. McDonnell
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Written In Bone: Hidden stories in what we leave behind by Sue Black
challenging
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
This book is full of facts about the human body, what happens when it goes wrong and what is left behind. It’s also filled with personal life experience and human tragedy told with respect and dignity.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm and Suicide
First Strike by Craig Alanson
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This is the 3rd book in the series and I feel like it’s the worst… overly long and complex plot. It feels like there are multiple ‘finish points’ before you get to the end of the book but then it just keeps going.
Duke and Boots are my absolute favourite characters.
Duke and Boots are my absolute favourite characters.
All That Remains by Sue Black
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
Strangely beautiful! The study of anatomy is fascinating but this book goes further. It’s a story of a life dedicated to science.
The chapters cover a wide range of topics under the broader umbrella.
Fascinating.
The chapters cover a wide range of topics under the broader umbrella.
Fascinating.
The Shadow People by Graham Masterton
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Ghost Virus by Graham Masterton
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Making History by Stephen Fry
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75