Scan barcode
ansolutisti's reviews
65 reviews
Metro 2035 by Dmitry Glukhovsky, Dmitry Glukhovsky
adventurous
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
It was good, a lot different from the other books and I think the first one is one of my favourite ones ever. This one was more about power, politics and how hierarchy works, and I wonder how Russian dystopies are almost always so good and plausible.... Gluhovskis writing is descriptive and literate bur also cold and stripped down which is really fascinating and rewarding to read. This last part was more challenging to read, but it was still good. I liked the ending - some closure but still things left open
Tohtori Proktorin pierupulveri by Jo Nesbø
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
5.0
Outstanding novel, it's like a dream you saw in a childhood that felt eye-opening but so distant that you can't explain it. I absolutely loved this! The beginning needed some focusing to get in due to all the plotlessness and details, but it came together quickly and was really rewarding to read in many levels
Näin koulutat lohikäärmeesi by Cressida Cowell
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Amazing and entertaining childrens literature, I read this with my almost 5yo and we both loved it. Its so funny and clever and the plot is so good and has a good moral of the story!!
Nälkänummi by Jaakko Kankaanpää, Andrew Michael Hurley
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Classic, solid thriller. Nothing groundbreaking, but still an entertaining read. I liked the storytelling and how the paranormal was woven into the everyday setting. That brought S. K. Tremaynes books to my mind, and I also like them!
Naiset vailla armoa by Camilla Läckberg
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
3.5
Perushyvä dekkari, viihdyttävä ja ajatuksia herättävä
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, and Trafficking
Taivaanrannan taa by Anthony Doerr
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.75
I love how complex and humaine this is at the same time. The author has a great ability to describe multifactorial themes with an understandable, enjoyable and beautiful flow. The writing (and Finnish translation) is beautiful and painting. I loved the diverse characters and multiple timelines - and even tho the intertwining storylines were predictable, they were written in a way that feels really rewarding. I wish that Konstances storyline and why things were like they were was explained, thats the little minus. Beautiful book!
Normaaleja ihmisiä by Sally Rooney
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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
Heartfelt read, better than Conversations between friends. I love the writing, its intelligent and descriptive but not at all pretentious. Its easy to get sucked in and this settles somewhere between a page turner and a reflective read, maybe like a calm fast read :D I really felt like the characters were relatable and the atmosphere was immersive. It still lacked that wow-effect to get full stars, I'm not sure what it is!