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The Thing Around Your Neck by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It’s very well written but I didn’t love that all the stories were sad, traumatic or troubling. She is good at giving you a sense of Nigerian culture from all types of economical backgrounds, educations and locations. Nobody felt like a caricature. But there were no joyful or happy stories here.
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A very sugary sweet predictable book. It was easy to read and I did like that it had chapters from the perspective of the octopus. It made it a bit more interesting. Not too complex but still well written with realistic characters
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I really love Ann Patchett’s writing style. Definitely character driven and realistic. You’re a bit sad when the book is over and you don’t get to be with the characters anymore
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
1.25
Stupid plot, such poor writing, very cliched and filled with tropes. I did not understand why it’s so popular.
Normal People by Sally Rooney
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
very well written complex real characters. ending was realistic
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
2.0
i know it’s well written but i hated everyone in it and it was a slough to get through
The Book of George by Kate Greathead
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
the book didn’t really give me anything. it was a book about a depressed mediocre man and did not really seem to have a point. but the writing was strong
Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
the writing was good but i couldn’t stand anyone in the book. it felt miserable and i spent most of my time reading it hoping it would end
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Shred Sisters: A Novel by Betsy Lerner
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
the writing was tight but i wish the author hadn’t made the decision to make the sisters so opposite. it would have shown more depth or nuance if they were more similar but overall it was an enjoyable quick read