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The Affair by Lee Child
adventurous
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Babel by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Storming end to the series. Wildly enjoyable.
The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Glad I saved this for an intense reading holiday.
Good god they barrel along. Just really well done.
Good god they barrel along. Just really well done.
Amazon Unbound: Jeff Bezos and the Invention of a Global Empire by Brad Stone
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
An extended “Wired-style” profile. Some interesting anecdotes, but the main reveal is quite how brutal and competitive the culture was (is?) while believing the opposite.
Unruly: A History of England's Kings and Queens by David Mitchell
Did not finish book. Stopped at 19%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 19%.
Just too much of the “column style” in one go.
Worth Dying For by Lee Child
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
An absolute belter of a holiday read.