Mike
Its been awhile since I've read this but I may just put a couple sentence's here. Its a very funny and easy read. The plot is good and I really like the writing style but the story sort of drags about half way through and you kind of just want the book to end. Overall though it had a couple of good laughs with Biff, and the first chapter just cracked me up a lot.
A very solid thriller with blazing fast pacing. I don't love some aspects to how the story played out and the attempts at character development lacking made the emotional parts not hit as hard. But it's easy to look past these minor criticisms because this story was so much fun and has no idea what I was getting into
Fast paced. Loved the universe. I wish their was more Lovecraftian but didn't take away from the experience. I hope we see more of this universe.
It's a lot of fun and a unique story/concept. I just didn't really like the first 50 pages. Once we got to our group of 4 I feel like the story really takes off. I do wish there was more introspective storytelling and commentary. I see why it has such a big fandom though and considered a classic. I may read the sequel.
Borrowed this from reviewer reynje
“Perks seems to offer its devoted fans a sense of connection, of understanding, of honesty about things left unspoken, or whispered behind hands and closed doors. This book speaks to the sense of alienation that many teens experience, the questions of who they are and where they belong. Charlie has become a response to – and I mean no disrespect by this, as I was/am a voice in this – a collective, plaintive cry of “nobody understands me”.”
95/100
Excellent read. Found the story well done and characters enjoyable. I do wish this was almost a much longer book or series. I could see this being an amazing character journey but I am perfectly happy with this length. Definitely a top read this year
78/100
Addictive. Fun and has great commentary. I can't say I loved it but it might just be growing into Pratchetts writing style and getting into Discworld.
Book Review: Lovely, Dark & Deep by Megan Stockton ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
I have alot of praise for this book but I do have a few issues with it as well. I do give this book a strong recommendation.
Let me start with the positives. This book is well written and has a fantastic set up and the cover art alone is beautiful and sets the tone for the novel. Pacing is quick and engaging. Definitely a single sit down read. I also really loved the set up and tone this book starts out with. You really feel like you're in this moment and waiting for the storm to come.
The characters were very all unique and each had a stand out voice in the text. I especially liked Fishers and Lyras POVs but I enjoyed each one on their own merit.
Unfortunately this is where the cons start to come one. (I understand these will be more my preference of how I hoped the novel would improve/explore.)
1.) once the storm happens. It seems to disappear. We get descriptions of it still. But our characters don't really seem hindered by the “storm of the century. They can still get to locations with relative ease.
2.) the creatures were slightly disappointing. I wish we got more story as to what was happening. It doesn't need to be elaborate or holding my hand but they were a tad one dimensional to the story.
3.) length. I really wish this book had another 100 pages. I would have loved to gotten more connections to these characters. The author does a great job with building this community. But I do think it ends and events happen too fast that we loose the weight and impact that could've been felt harder given more time to these characters.
Overall. This is a fast paced horror filled novel. Full of nasty descriptions and characters you want to pull for. I just wish we got more out of the actual story and a better resolution.
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I'd love to know more about the last chapter. Were the women sirens or mermaids? I feel like I missed something important from it.
8/10
I really love this story and universe. But I continue to find the books bloated and long winded. I think these novels could be trimmed 100 pages typically. I understand the need to build up characters and set up the set pieces that these novels deliver on but sometimes the spaces in between cause the story to lose momentum for me.
What a fast paced horror book. It really checked all the boxes for me. It reminded me a bit of early Stephen king. I think Nick Cutter does a great job of describing disturbing scenes and getting into the heads of each character. I do feel like we don't get a lot of time to develop some characters but it was easily bingeable and had me turning each page to find out what was gonna happen next
10/10. Absolutely stunning. It's been a long time since I've been through such a whirlwind of emotions and have each scene matter. Excellent
2.5 really struggled with this book. Really enjoyed Death but I found Mort and the overall story a bit annoying.
8.8/10 solid read. Really great ending. All the characters are pretty great but sometimes Ove was an eye roll because while I know these people exists. The dialogue was a bit too cheesy at times
Fantastic dystopian novel in a time where they seem to be everywhere. Excellent storytelling, characters and overall plot with its various twist and turns. Cannot wait to read the next book!
Really incredible but also frustrating at time with pacing and overall lack of context. I understand it's a must reread and I will be but it's definitely a commitment and struggle. But I do love it. I think it's really profound and thought provoking.
I have only read a couple of mystery books but this one is just amazing and very well done. I loved every plot twist and turn. The characters all felt real and each one had a different personality and made the story feel more real. My favorite character of course had to be the hangman himself, just a bad-ass guy overall.
My opinion is if you like historical books and mystery, then this is the perfect book for you! The pacing is very well done as it starts out fast then when it gets into the main plot slows down to give you excellent detail throughout the story.
Defiantly recommend this to anyone!
Their is so much potential in this series and the author has excellent prose. It's a fantastic start to a series. But while not perfect. It has a lot of good about it. The world building and lore is rich and lush. The characters are unique and the prose is great. The dialogue is snappy and reads well.
My biggest issues is theirs a lot of set up. And it feels like we get established and things start making sense and we go to another world it's like starting over which breaks the pacing down. Some parts seemed a bit unnecessary or could've been trimmed down but I feel like it will come full circle later possibly.
I also find the main character frustrating sometimes and makes decisions that are there only to move the plot so I hope he grows more and we see it in the next book.
Theirs a ton of inspiration from Dune and book of the new sun and you can see the attention to detail that Ruocchio puts into his universe.
I finished this in 10 hours. What an insane ride. I'm still trying to fully comprehend what I read but it definitely was an incredible trip.
It's 1:30 in the morning and I'm just stunned. What an epic second installment. This book just help push everything that was great in the first book and hits its stride. A tad disappointed in one character being absent most of the book. But that's just a personal thing. GO READ THIS SERIES
I found this book to be I pretty good read. I really enjoyed her story telling and I loved learning about Wanderers race and how everything works in their world. She did an amazing job the aliens and made them seem real.
I think my favorite character through the story was either Jeb or Melanie just because I liked their attetudes and how honest they were throughout the book.
Although the book has some faults, i agree with what others say, their is a a lot of sappy love in this. But other than that i think it was worth the read.
I think the conclusion was a good one as well and i did enjoy the bonus chapter, I was like i wanted to see what happened in the time frame of where that extra chapter takes place and i wont ruin it for ya guys.
This is first review and i hope it helps some people!
4.5 stars. Loved it. Wanted more of this world. But loved the tightness of the narrative and the pacing.
9.0/10. A really incredible read. I love how this world is set up and rules it brings. The characters are very well done and even the secondary characters have great set ups and pay offs.
Fantastic read. One of the best books I've read in 2013 and a long time. Definitely pick this book up if you love Stephen king and mystery novels