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phinnner's reviews
16 reviews
The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Loved this way more than i expected too. Originally picked it up simply because i want to read Blatty's Legion.
Went in expecting some terrifying horror, while i didn't get that, did still LOVE the story.
Every chapter from Kinderman or Karras' perspective was so well written i didn't even pay attention to the pages or how long it took me to read their parts. Both are incredibly intricate, intelligent, and compelling characters. Easily the best part of the novel.
Honestly didn't care too much for Chris or Raegan
Went in expecting some terrifying horror, while i didn't get that, did still LOVE the story.
Every chapter from Kinderman or Karras' perspective was so well written i didn't even pay attention to the pages or how long it took me to read their parts. Both are incredibly intricate, intelligent, and compelling characters. Easily the best part of the novel.
Honestly didn't care too much for Chris or Raegan
Woom by Duncan Ralston
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
my wonderful introduction to the splatterpunk genre.
extremely excited for more f*cked up stuff like this.
(hopefully more so than this tbh)
extremely excited for more f*cked up stuff like this.
(hopefully more so than this tbh)
In the Penal Colony by Franz Kafka
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
I loved imagining how the machine looked so much that I drew 3 different versions of it after finishing.
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
bug
A wonderful introduction to the work of Kafka. Intrigues me enough to want to read a lot more of his work.
An overall haunting depiction of alienation and loneliness. That can also feel all too relatable at times.
A wonderful introduction to the work of Kafka. Intrigues me enough to want to read a lot more of his work.
An overall haunting depiction of alienation and loneliness. That can also feel all too relatable at times.
Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Decided to read after watching the film adaptation 3 times because of how much I enjoyed it.
And I'm pleased to say that the book is even better.
And I'm pleased to say that the book is even better.
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75