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Robot by Adam Wiśniewski-Snerg
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Car accident
Minor: Body horror and War
Seashaken Houses: A Lighthouse History from Eddystone to Fastnet by Tom Nancollas
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.5
Raising The Dead: The Men Who Created Frankenstein by Andy Dougan
dark
informative
slow-paced
2.75
Warning for graphic descriptions of animal experimentation on kittens p153-158, mentioned briefly on 188 as well.
Lost points due to repetition. As other reviews have mentioned, this book would’ve been better with a good editor.
Lost points due to repetition. As other reviews have mentioned, this book would’ve been better with a good editor.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Medical content
Haunted Houses: Two Novels by Charlotte Riddell, Andrew Smith
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas by Adam Kay
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Medical trauma, and Abortion
The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Gore, Racism, Sexism, and Suicidal thoughts
Flesh Made New: The Unnatural History and Broken Promise of Stem Cells by John Rasko, Carl Power
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Terminal illness, and Medical trauma
Minor: Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Suicide, Cannibalism, and Abortion
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Chernobyl: The History of a Nuclear Catastrophe by Serhii Plokhy
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.25