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278 reviews
Dracula by Bram Stoker
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Really enjoyed it, can see why is a masterpiece of gothic lit
- read again 16/09/24 - enjoyed it again! Bought my physical copy from Whitby abbey!
- read again 16/09/24 - enjoyed it again! Bought my physical copy from Whitby abbey!
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.0
And Away... by Bob Mortimer
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
A lovely memoir. I loved the way it was structured with going back and forth between 2015 and his life growing up. It really reminded me of how hilarious he is (and Vic) and is really life affirming.
Maame by Jessica George
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Brilliant coming of age/quarter life crisis book. The representation of mental health felt truthful and it was so wonderfully written I felt Maddie could have been a friend.
A Woman's Game: The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Women's Football by Suzanne Wrack
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Really interesting and important history!
The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Great twists that literally left me gasping! Enjoyable story!
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
Wow. An instant classic, beautiful and brutal novel.
Dear Ijeawele: A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
Very sweet but real advice.
World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks
Did not finish book. Stopped at 32%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 32%.
Just didn’t grab me