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What. The. Actual. Fuck. So Child just decided to throw all the development from the third book out, huh?
Worst female characterization yet, and misogyny in general is why I will NOT be continuing in the series.
Author is bending over backwards to find a reason for Reacher to be involved in yet another criminal investigation even though he's not formally connected to any law enforcement agency, 1/?

Robotswithpersonality 2/? and in the process decided not only will the FBI have no problem with threatening assault, mutilation and death of Reacher's girlfriend, who in the last book was interesting and well-rounded character, at the hands of a crime boss, but that the crimes here have to be about women not only having survived sexual harrassment and assault in the Army, but now being targeted for murder seemingly as a result of their previous victimization. 13h

Robotswithpersonality 3/? The two new female characters introduced fall into the only two camps you'd expect a men's rights group to recognize: one that barely challenges him, is constantly objectified and regularly coming onto him, something he reciprocates physically despite the aforementioned girlfriend!
And one that is immediately prejudiced against Reacher, shrewish, obstinate and inflexible, unwilling to listen (though that has other motivations attached), 13h

Robotswithpersonality 4/? again often described based on physical characteristics, but in this case negatively, who's deeply insecure about having a prettier sister and might also have daddy issues about the stepfather. Can you guess who the bad 'guy' is, based on this description? 🙄 Yep, author really went there. 13h

Robotswithpersonality 5/? And if that wasn't enough, Reacher, seemingly unable to get over the FBI backing him into a corner, seems to spend more time verbally sparring (in not particular scintillating dialogue) and attempting to outwit the FBI, rather than actually helping with the investigation, even though the women involved are people Reacher previously knew and helped when he was a member of Military Police, and aiding the investigation might fall under common 13h

Robotswithpersonality 6/6 decency even if it somehow harms his lone wolf rebel status.
Oh, and a major plot point involves hypnosis.
Yeah, I think I'm done with this series, permanently. 🚮
⚠️SA, misogyny 13h

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Robotswithpersonality

Spy x Family, Vol. 13 | Tatsuya Endo

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Happy to finally get the next volume from the library, full of the expected heartfelt moments and truly absurd humourous moments, with the unexpected gut punch of Mission 91, which really got me. Starting with an event for wounded veterans bringing a number of characters together, it got heavy and eloquent in a way that stunned me: turning an argument about who lost what in the war, who deserves respect and who should shut their mouth, 1/?

Robotswithpersonality 2/3 into a discussion of suffering and empathy, of the great leveller of grief, of the ways that it manifests, among them rage, the idea of accepting responsibility, but also forgiveness. I'm left to wonder if there's a cultural context or personal history of the author/artist that is evolving his work, but regardless I'm glad he decided to share this chapter in particular.
3d

Robotswithpersonality 3/3 Other highlights:
The handler admitting part of her latest visit in disguise is the desire to wear a nurse's uniform
Bond trying his best to metamorphose into different animals to impress a post-zoo-visit Anya
Character design for Grandpa Siggy + Anya finally catching a break when it comes to tutors 3d

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Robotswithpersonality

Spy x Family, Vol. 13 | Tatsuya Endo

Yuri is the Wile E. Coyote of this manga. 🤦🏼‍♂️

willaful 😂 😂 😂 3d

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totefairie

Patriot Games | Tom Clancy

97/100📖🎧🔖
Been a Jack Ryan movie fan since the 90s and the tv series adaptation. Finally got started on listening to the audiobooks!
#patriotgames #jackryan #tomclancy #ebook #audiobook #goodreads #goodreadsreadingchallenge

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totefairie

Into the Gauntlet | Margaret Peterson Haddix

90/100 🎧📖🔖
Book 10
#39clues #intothegauntlet #ebook #audiobook #goodreads #goodreadsreadingchallenge #rickandmorty #crossstitch #totefairie

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totefairie

The 39 Clues #9: Storm Warning | Linda Sue Park

85/100🎧📖🔖
Book 9
#39clues #stormwarning #ebook #audiobook #goodreads #goodreadsreadingchallenge #crossstitch #finn #totefairie

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MatchlessMarie

People Die | Kevin Wignall

so-so

This book has been on my shelf forever. It was a so so read for me. As the title suggests there is a lot of killing in this book. The main character it a hitman who unwittingly is called to do a job outside of protocol and chaos ensues. Ended up being a read AND donate. I dropped it off at a little free library near me and swapped it for this Encyclopedia Brown book. #ReadOrDonate #EBBR #ISpyBingo

Ruthiella, TheAromaofBooks, julieclair

Ruthiella Great find! I love it when the FLL delivers like that. 😃 2w

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2w

julieclair I‘m guessing there will be less killing in the Encyclopedia Brown book! 😆 2w

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Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card 2 | Clamp

Look what I got in the mail yesterday 📚
#CardcaptorSakuraClearCardsVol2 #CardcaptorSakuraClearCardsVol12 #CardCaptorSakuraClearCardsVol14 #CardcaptorSakuraClearCardsVol16 #Clamp #book #books #bookmark #bookmarks #bookmarket #bookmarkets #bookmoment #bookmoments #bookquote #bookquotes #bookqueen #bookquirk #quote #quotes #bookworm #bookworms #bookwormproblem #bookwormproblems #bookworld #Manga #Fantasy #Shojo #Romance #Comics #Action #YoungAdult

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totefairie

Hunter x Hunter, Vol. 1: The Day of Departure | Yoshihiro Togashi

TBR 📚
#hunterxhunter #anime #manga #crossstitch #totefairie

Jari-chan Good memories 🫶 2w

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WeAreLegion

Ultraman | Tomohiro Shimoguchi, Eiichi Shimizu

so-so

Ultraman, the defender of Tokyo, has been missing for decades. Teenager Shinjiro soon discovers that his father is the one who merged with ‘the being of light‘ to become Ultraman, when a new threat arises after many years of peace. He also learns that his penchant for never getting hurt is due to his parentage. Will he inherit the mantle of Earth's savior? Decent, but just the start of a more interesting story, I hope.

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