Scan barcode
beelo's reviews
83 reviews
White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
White Noise by Don DeLillo
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
Incredible. Fear of death combined with overconsumption is such a timeless combination.
The Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
emotionally this has captured me in its snare and swung me around like a dog with a squeaky toy. 5 stars. quality wise? don't ask me that
Acceptance by Jeff VanderMeer
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Incredible. This series can only be compared to a piece of art. What an emotional ending, everything coming together so heartfelt and reflective. I don't even really know what to say. Every character is so deeply complex and they become such a reflection of themselves by the end. The narrative in this series is so tightly written it feels like every word is placed with purpose. There's always new things to discover and think on after rereading. I can't wait to read absolution, this series will always be my number one.
Midwest Futures by Phil Christman
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
I'm from Ohio and loved this. Some parts of this felt like it was ripped directly from my thoughts. So interesting.
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
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
Green Fuse Burning by Tiffany Morris
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Liked this a lot! Especially the wetland setting, the native perspective and the dispossession the main character feels, and the themes of grief. I think because this was my breakroom book and I only read it in short bursts that I just didn't connect with it as much as I could. The first half didn't really pull me in but once she got to the cabin, I was hooked! That imagery and transformative weird horror is my jam and I really enjoyed it.