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17 reviews

Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

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5.0

White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I probably would've liked this a lot more if it was longer. It's so short that I don't have time to feel for the characters whatsoever. I did enjoy some of the writing style, like there's very good quotes in there that are almost better out of context. Ultimately I'm glad I read it but I'm just completely unphazed. Maybe I'll re-read it later on in life and it'll hit differently, I don't know. For now I feel like there's better bittersweet stories about interpersonal relationships between star-crossed lovers. 
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin

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challenging funny reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

what the hell, sure
Not My Problem by Ciara Smyth

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funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

4.0

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Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

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5.0

don't talk to me for the next few business days. i'm grieving
We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammonds

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challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

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funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Pride & Prejudice, my beloved! I don't know what I can add that would make an impact on everything that's already been said about this book, so I'll start with this: I think this is one of the best love stories ever written. The characters are so relatable and honestly amazing to follow through the narrative. I have been wanting to read this book for so long, but I stayed away in fear the vocabulary would be too difficult for me. Since I had to read Mansfield Park for class, though, I figured I'd be fine with this one and I was right! I read it so fast, I was completely encapsulated by it and couldn't put it down. I already know that I want to re-read it one day!
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen

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challenging reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This book is so fucking weird. I don't know if my brain has just been influenced by the essay I've been writing on it for the past two months but it's just unsettling, and not just because of the main love story. Only reason I gave it 3 stars is because I was thoroughly entertained by the messiness of the characters and the drama of it all. Also, I really liked Austen's writing and this was my introduction to her so I am kind of grateful for it. Anyway, unless you're on a mission to read all of Austen's novels, you can probably skip this one. If you are, you should definitely not read this one last because it will leave a really weird taste in your mouth! 
Acts of Desperation by Megan Nolan

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

jesus fucking christ
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Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

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emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

It's really well written, but I just didn't care for the characters or about anything that was going on. I was mostly bored and considered DNFing a few times...