chrissi_lange's reviews
35 reviews

Extrem laut und unglaublich nah by Jonathan Safran Foer

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Did not finish book.
I'm not the target audience for this book :P
Altes Land by Dörte Hansen

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relaxing sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Lost Connections: Why You're Depressed and How to Find Hope by Johann Hari

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hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

4.75

An amazing book by an amazing author. Really sad to see/read about how our modern society makes so many of us sick. I had never thought about depression as a collective problem before. I do recommend it strongly, but not if what you're looking for is a self-help book. 
Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention—and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari

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dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

Excellent book. Should be a part og high school curriculum
The Inexplicable Logic of My Life by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

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2.25

I suppose the book itself isn't bad, it just didn't fit my life right now at all. Perhaps what I missed the most in this book was a proper plot - the book just went on and on without any clear direction.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

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adventurous funny lighthearted reflective

5.0

Second time reading this book. It's just such a fun read, I love it
Persuasion by Jane Austen

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3.75

Jane Austen is obviously an amazing writer, but personally this book didn't speak to me that much. Perhaps it's because some of the main themes/issues, e.g. marriage and specified gender roles, is not that relevant (?) in my life. The language is beautiful though. Favourite quote: 
"[...] when pain is over, the remembrance of it often becomes pleasure" (quote from main character Anne, p. 199)