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Baumgartner by Paul Auster
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.0
I'm not sure who or what this book was for. The last 50 or so pages were a slog. Overall feeling was one of boredom.
In Defence Of The Act by Effie Black
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Five. Freaking. Stars.
The Prey by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I really enjoyed this. I found it genuinely unsettling and creepy in parts.
The way the story threads wrapped up was satisfying and I found that although I had figured out one or two aspects of the mystery, I hadn't gotten all of the way there which is perfect for me.
My only real criticism is that it could have been a little shorter as there came a point about 2/3s in when I was just really anxious for a conclusion.
Still thoroughly enjoyed it though!
The way the story threads wrapped up was satisfying and I found that although I had figured out one or two aspects of the mystery, I hadn't gotten all of the way there which is perfect for me.
My only real criticism is that it could have been a little shorter as there came a point about 2/3s in when I was just really anxious for a conclusion.
Still thoroughly enjoyed it though!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, and Death
Restless Dolly Maunder by Kate Grenville
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The Mark On The Wall & Other Short Fiction by David Bradshaw, Virginia Woolf
Did not finish book. Stopped at 6%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 6%.
Could not get along with the stream of consciousness. Hated it.