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Recognising the Stranger: On Palestine and Narrative by Isabella Hammad
challenging
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Brief, yet excellent, exploration of story construction and the concept of "anagnorisis" (or recognition, as the author calls it). She skillfully connects to writing as a Palestinian and the stories she is called to create.
A part from a spoiler from her first novel - which is easily skipped - it was a great introduction to Hammad as writer and has me extra excited to read her novels.
A part from a spoiler from her first novel - which is easily skipped - it was a great introduction to Hammad as writer and has me extra excited to read her novels.
Fine Print Volume 2 by Stjepan Šejić
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.75
Spider-Man: Blue by Jeph Loeb
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Jeff Leob's writing for women is at an all time low here. Tim Sale's work is always interesting, but he can't save this book.
Outline by Rachel Cusk
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by bell hooks
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.75
Batman: The Long Halloween: Haunted Knight (Deluxe Edition) by Jeph Loeb
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Such a surprising read. Excellent companion to the Batman of The Long Halloween.
Do Me a Favor by Cathy Yardley
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5