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Mrs England by Stacey Halls
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This was an easy read, not my normal genre so hard to say if it's best in class.
I think Ruby May was a little naive and I also felt that as someone who was purportedly a fast learner she took a long time to work out that Mr England was a bit of a dick.
Also what was that weird bit with him making her put him to bed. Creepy.
A bit scatty in parts, like the author wasn't sure who the focus was, but easy to read and entertaining in the most part.
I think Ruby May was a little naive and I also felt that as someone who was purportedly a fast learner she took a long time to work out that Mr England was a bit of a dick.
Also what was that weird bit with him making her put him to bed. Creepy.
A bit scatty in parts, like the author wasn't sure who the focus was, but easy to read and entertaining in the most part.
Hold by Michael Donkor
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I wasn't sure where it was going and honestly I don't think the author did either. But I enjoyed it, as far as you can with a book with a messy sense of direction and that has super hard and sad subject matter.
Its complicated, I liked this, but I did not find it uplifting.
Its complicated, I liked this, but I did not find it uplifting.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Lesbophobia
Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
I loved Stanley before this, and now I'm really hungry and want to go round his for pasta!
What a charming and kind man, who has been through a lot but also who remained positive throughout.
What a charming and kind man, who has been through a lot but also who remained positive throughout.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Death
The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Solid book, I downloaded the audio book as I loved the series, it was good.
I think a lot of the key points are covered, I am glad I listened to this as I think I would have got bogged down in chess moves if I was reading it.
Pace of the audio book was good and overall had a good time with it.
Elizabeth harmon is a lot less fierce in the book, and I think I liked her more for it, she felt more real.
I think a lot of the key points are covered, I am glad I listened to this as I think I would have got bogged down in chess moves if I was reading it.
Pace of the audio book was good and overall had a good time with it.
Elizabeth harmon is a lot less fierce in the book, and I think I liked her more for it, she felt more real.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction
Minor: Death and Death of parent
No One Round Here Reads Tolstoy by Mark Hodkinson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.
My loan ran out and I wasnt enjoying the ebook format on borrow box.
To Paradise by Hanya Yanagihara
dark
emotional
sad
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
5.0
This was a tome. In parts I felt like it would never end, however I could not put this book down.
I just want to chat to someone about it.
I just want to chat to someone about it.
Greek Lessons by Han Kang
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Really enjoyed this, a mixture of poetry and prose.
Its got a weird feeling though as its originally written in Korean, translated into English but about a woman who learns ancient Greek and moves Germany, and also learns German sign language. In addition to this she is losing her sight.
All a bit surreal feeling and otherworldly.
Enjoyed myself, but probably not for everyone.
Its got a weird feeling though as its originally written in Korean, translated into English but about a woman who learns ancient Greek and moves Germany, and also learns German sign language. In addition to this she is losing her sight.
All a bit surreal feeling and otherworldly.
Enjoyed myself, but probably not for everyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
2.5
I found this a bit preachy tbh.
He goes on a lot about stuff that really can be attributed to confirmation bias - I've done well so I musta worked hard.
I think there is a lot to be said about right place/face/time.
He has gone on a lot of wild adventures, but I'm note sure I needed to know about some stuff.
Other stuff felt lacking in explanation like, he got bored and moved on before finishing the story properly.
I know more maybe about him, but I'm not sure I feel positive about the knowledge.
Also both his parents sound like absolute w⚓'s.
He goes on a lot about stuff that really can be attributed to confirmation bias - I've done well so I musta worked hard.
I think there is a lot to be said about right place/face/time.
He has gone on a lot of wild adventures, but I'm note sure I needed to know about some stuff.
Other stuff felt lacking in explanation like, he got bored and moved on before finishing the story properly.
I know more maybe about him, but I'm not sure I feel positive about the knowledge.
Also both his parents sound like absolute w⚓'s.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Rape
You Don't Love Me Yet by Jonathan Lethem
dark
emotional
fast-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
If you want to read a book about angsty people with imposter syndrome who are in a band.
This book is for you.
This book is for you.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Toxic relationship
The Woman in the White Kimono by Ana Johns
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Pretty good, I think it was a little sad, and I flew through it. Split POVs was good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death