Tag: Classic
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A Study in Scarlet and The Sign of the Four (Sherlock Holmes #1-2)
Enjoyable but predictable start to Holmes. Fast setup, slow backstories, limited insight via Watson. Some dated views. Solid read, not gripping. 7/10.
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The Hunger Games Series (Books 1-3)
The books outshine the movies with deeper world-building, Katniss’ internal monologue and richer character development. Very solid YA dystopia. 7/10
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The Return of The King (The Lord of The Rings #3)
The Return of The King is a finale rich in lore and depth, with many standout moments. A bittersweet farewell to a world built with heartfelt care. 8.5/10
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The Two Towers (The Lord Of The Rings #2)
The Two Towers shines in Ent lore, Saruman’s chilling presence, and rich worldbuilding, but Frodo’s half stalls with its weak pacing. 7.5/10
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The Fellowship Of The Ring (The Lord Of The Rings #1)
The Fellowship of the Ring is dense and slow-paced, but rich in lore and world-building. A slog to read, but an amazing tale. 9/10
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The Hobbit
The Hobbit surprised with its charm and depth despite quirks in style and world logic. A slower start, but ultimately a delightful adventure. 9/10
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Paddington Goes to Town (Paddington #8)
Paddington Goes to Town charms again with cosy mischief and holiday warmth, though a slightly harsher tone dims the magic just a touch. 7.5/10
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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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Le Petit Nicolas L’intégrale
A short story collection of the adventures of young Nicolas and his friends. It’s still as fun as I remembered it being but it does not lend itself very well to binge reading.
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A Bear Called Paddington (Paddington #1)
It’s maybe a bit childish for an adult to read consistently but it’s also very cute and comforting and sometimes a bit of childhood nostalgia is just what’s needed.