09 - A Book with a Type C Character

[Nadine in NY]

A book with a "type C" character.


Another prompt that sent me googling!! A type C person is "someone who thrives on being accurate, rational and applying logic to everything they do." So, like, an engineer!! or Mr Spock!!


OR (thanks Laura Z!) a Type C person is: "Type C parenting is a modern, relatable style that blends the organized, structured approach of a Type A parent with the flexible, relaxed spontaneity of a Type B parent. It is characterized by a parent who values structure, like having a schedule for routines, but chooses to let go of perfectionism and embraces the messy reality of everyday life. This style prioritizes emotional connection and being present with children over maintaining a flawless home or appearance."


But how am I supposed to find a book with a character like that? This is going to take some research. Bring on the ideas!!!!!


Listopia list is Here: A book with a type C character

[Dubhease]

Although it's a parenting term, the prompt says type C character not parent. So, technically any character who isn't always type A or type B but a blend would work.

[Sasha]

The announcement post links to an article about the parenting style, but since the prompt itself doesn't specify that, I'm going to interpret it as the personality type. It suits my TBR better, and with infertility, postpartum and caregiver dads already on the list, I feel like issues around parenthood are pretty well catered for as it is.

[Aimee]

I read The Last Murder at the End of the World earlier this year, and I feel like it has at least one character who fits the description of a Type C personality. Anyone else with a clearer memory of the characters who can confirm?

[Kenya]

If we're going for the "Type C" personality, any Sherlock Holmes book will work.

[Dea]

I used to buy classic Star Trek novels cheap at the Goodwill book sales, and I feel a need to pull out a Spock novel. I haven't read any since pre-panini

A couple of favorites with vulcans:
The IDIC Epidemic
Sarek

[Sasha]

I reckon any Murderbot book will work, too.

[Nadine in NY]

Kenya wrote: "If we're going for the "Type C" personality, any Sherlock Holmes book will work."




Fabulous, thank you! I didn't even think of him!!!

[Dani]

I really hope they post some suggestions for this, since they link the type c parenting type, I can’t think of a single book off the top of my head that’d fall into that category 🥲

[Julie]

Has anyone read The Engineer's Wife by Tracey Enerson Wood? I'm wondering if it would be a good fit for this prompt?