Tag: Book review
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Blood of Elves (The Witcher #3)
Blood of Elves marks a shift toward full-length storytelling in The Witcher saga, but slow pacing and talk-heavy chapters dilute its momentum. 6/10
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The Principles of Communism
The Principles of Communism is a brief, provocative primer outlining Engels’ vision of classless society. It’s idealistic yet compelling as a starting point.
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La Corne des Sables d’Ivoire (Les Aventures du Pyro-Barbare et de Billy #2)
La Corne des Sables d’Ivoire fails as both story and CYOA. No real choices, bloated chapters, recycled jokes, and disappointing writing throughout. 2.5/10
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Funny Story
Funny Story stumbles through predictable romcom tropes with a thin lead and frustrating drama, but still offers a decent, pretty sweet ride. 6.5/10.
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Forward Collection
The Forward Collection is one standout tale (Summer Frost) in a sea of underwhelming misses. All ambitious concepts, but most stall before liftoff. 4.5/10.
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The Bobiverse Series (Books 1-3)
The Bobiverse brims with clever ideas, uneven execution, and endless charm. Frustratingly shallow in parts, but still a lovable sci-fi standout. 9/10
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Bookshops and Bonedust (Legends and Lattes #2)
Bookshops and Bonedust cosily deepens Viv’s story with better world building and charm, even if its character arcs sometimes fade into the background. 8.5/10
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The Luminous Dead
The Luminous Dead squanders strong claustrophobic tension and unsettling hallucinations on padded pacing, baffling tech, and a flat, mismatched romance. 3/10.
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Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
Edith Hamilton’s Mythology trades modern flair for faithful retelling. Dry but rich, dated but illuminating, a solid entry point into the epic and divine. 8/10
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Overlord Vol.1: The Undead King
Overlord fails with awkward translation, overstuffed exposition, and a hollow narrative. Its tone and treatment of characters derail any potential 1/10