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A Guest in the House by E.M. Carroll
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
a strange and intriguing book to start 2025, I mostly like it. I liked the art (very very beautiful), I liked thinly veiled horror, I like the themes of repressed homosexuality (that's what it is right?). I was genuinely wrapped in the intrigue so I was puzzled by the abrupt ending and I'm not sure what to make of it but in any case, very enjoyable
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Cancer
怪獣8号 14 [Kaijū 8-gō 14] by Naoya Matsumoto
fast-paced
3.75
for my week off, i decided to reread and catch up with kaiju #8, ultimately i think it's a good manga, it's an enjoyable read with interesting characters maybe too many of them?) with an intrigue going at break neck speed (which seems to be a standard for shonen nowaday).
It's not doing anything extraordinary, it's pretty basic actually but it's fun and i want to see what happens next.
P.s : maybe it's just me being anti-military but the action does take place within the military and i can't help but wriggle my nose because it does have rancid nationalistic/conservative vibes at times lol
It's not doing anything extraordinary, it's pretty basic actually but it's fun and i want to see what happens next.
P.s : maybe it's just me being anti-military but the action does take place within the military and i can't help but wriggle my nose because it does have rancid nationalistic/conservative vibes at times lol
Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Vol. 3 by Hiromu Arakawa
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Vol. 2 by Hiromu Arakawa
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Vol. 1 by Hiromu Arakawa
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Outre-mères : Le scandale des avortements forcés à La Réunion by Sophie Adriansen
emotional
informative
sad
fast-paced
3.5
bien documenté, intéressant, émouvant et bien dessinée, les deux histoires présentées ont du mal à fusionner de manière cohérente. le parallèle des 2 récits ne fonctionne qu'à demi, peut-être aurait-il fallut choisir l'un ou autre.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma and Abortion
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Alcoholism and Vomit
The Blue Flowers and the ceramic forest, Tome 01 by Yuki Kodama
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
3.75/5, I liked it a lot and would recommend !
in this novel, we are thrust in the midst of a domestic thriller/drama through the lense of frank szawtoski an everyman, who is inviting to his estranged daughter's marriage to an ultra wealthy heir, from there everything unravel.
I liked the characters (tho I had a hard time with Tammy especially the way she would switch up) the premise is very intriguing and I found myself having a hard time putting it down (much like his previous book), the ending may have been lackluster and abrupt but also made sense for the main character and I did empathize with his struggles as a father.
it's a good thriller which touch upon the dazzling world of the ultra rich but also and how far you're willing to go for your child.
in this novel, we are thrust in the midst of a domestic thriller/drama through the lense of frank szawtoski an everyman, who is inviting to his estranged daughter's marriage to an ultra wealthy heir, from there everything unravel.
I liked the characters (tho I had a hard time with Tammy especially the way she would switch up) the premise is very intriguing and I found myself having a hard time putting it down (much like his previous book), the ending may have been lackluster and abrupt but also made sense for the main character and I did empathize with his struggles as a father.
it's a good thriller which touch upon the dazzling world of the ultra rich but also and how far you're willing to go for your child.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Suicide
Moderate: Death of parent and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content and Car accident