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elizabethmercas's reviews
134 reviews
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I really loved this book, even though at the very beginning I was confused in therms of what I was reading - after a few pages it really eased me into the narative and helped me get the story.
The way the characters were written: they were all so complex -- Especially Heathcliff, whom I feel you either love or hate; or Catherine (the first) whom you learn to hate, and afterwards have a love-hate kind of relationship majorly based on pity; and even Edgar, whom I despised at the beginning of the book, but liked him a lot better after different turns of events, circumstances and even Point Of Views that the very talented author, Emily Brontë, took us through.
Before I read this piece of classic literature I expected it to be a romance novel, based on the portayal my friends and mostly people on the internet gave me- but it was more, and I am sincerely glad that so i was because it gve me a lot more perspective and depth of the brilliance of foreing literature ( english is not my first language).
GREAT BOOK, I RECOMMEND IT WITH ALL MY HEART <3
with kind regards,
Elizabeth M.
The way the characters were written: they were all so complex -- Especially Heathcliff, whom I feel you either love or hate; or Catherine (the first) whom you learn to hate, and afterwards have a love-hate kind of relationship majorly based on pity; and even Edgar, whom I despised at the beginning of the book, but liked him a lot better after different turns of events, circumstances and even Point Of Views that the very talented author, Emily Brontë, took us through.
Before I read this piece of classic literature I expected it to be a romance novel, based on the portayal my friends and mostly people on the internet gave me- but it was more, and I am sincerely glad that so i was because it gve me a lot more perspective and depth of the brilliance of foreing literature ( english is not my first language).
GREAT BOOK, I RECOMMEND IT WITH ALL MY HEART <3
with kind regards,
Elizabeth M.
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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? It's complicated
5.0
Really lovely book.
I expected a romance novel and that is, in consequence, what I received. For me, personally, the book is split in 4 parts: the first part (the beginning, when she was at her Aunt's, and at school... all the way to when she advertises) was good, enjoyable, the second part (from where we left off to when she almost marries him) was sincerely GOLDEN, then the third part (when she leaves him(the decision itself) and after she leaves) was not so enjoyable for me; but I understood why it had to happen (independence of the character, character improvement, and not just blind love, but compassion for his situation and awareness of her own), and last but not least the last 20 pages or so of the book, or the ending, were good, beautiful, brought a smile up on my face, and gave me, and, I say this in hope, any other reader a sweet sentiment of closure.
~another note: throughout the book the main character, Jane, is compared to a bird in it's cage; we see in the beginning of the novel the she reads a book on this subject, and even she, later on, compares herself to an imprisoned bird multiple times in her inner and outer thoughts. So.. what is the meaning of this? you may ask.- Well, I think that our beloved protagonist felt trapped in her own life at the start of the book, akin a confined bird in its cage, and as we advance in the story, she gradually opens the 'cage' door, letting herself free (so she can come back to him if she pleases as her own independent being).
One of my preferred pieces of English literature, with great meaning, sense and sensibility (PI) :))
with the best of wishes,
Elizabeth M.
I expected a romance novel and that is, in consequence, what I received. For me, personally, the book is split in 4 parts: the first part (the beginning, when she was at her Aunt's, and at school... all the way to when she advertises) was good, enjoyable, the second part (from where we left off to when she almost marries him) was sincerely GOLDEN, then the third part (when she leaves him(the decision itself) and after she leaves) was not so enjoyable for me; but I understood why it had to happen (independence of the character, character improvement, and not just blind love, but compassion for his situation and awareness of her own), and last but not least the last 20 pages or so of the book, or the ending, were good, beautiful, brought a smile up on my face, and gave me, and, I say this in hope, any other reader a sweet sentiment of closure.
~another note: throughout the book the main character, Jane, is compared to a bird in it's cage; we see in the beginning of the novel the she reads a book on this subject, and even she, later on, compares herself to an imprisoned bird multiple times in her inner and outer thoughts. So.. what is the meaning of this? you may ask.- Well, I think that our beloved protagonist felt trapped in her own life at the start of the book, akin a confined bird in its cage, and as we advance in the story, she gradually opens the 'cage' door, letting herself free (so she can come back to him if she pleases as her own independent being).
One of my preferred pieces of English literature, with great meaning, sense and sensibility (PI) :))
with the best of wishes,
Elizabeth M.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
- 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? No
2.5
The book was okay, it brought a smile to my face several times and it was overall a good read BUT I did not LOVE it.
Maybe I will have to re-read it to form a more favorable opinion but for now, it just didn't seem fantastic, or at least in the way I expected it to be. If it is to any consolation I liked the book in some parts, but the rest just seemed to move really slow...
I can not, and I will not say that I hated it because I certainly don't but the book is not one of my favorites at the moment...
with kind regards &c &c,
Elizabeth M.
Maybe I will have to re-read it to form a more favorable opinion but for now, it just didn't seem fantastic, or at least in the way I expected it to be. If it is to any consolation I liked the book in some parts, but the rest just seemed to move really slow...
I can not, and I will not say that I hated it because I certainly don't but the book is not one of my favorites at the moment...
with kind regards &c &c,
Elizabeth M.
Hippie by Paulo Coelho
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
4.5
Great book as always from our beloved author Paulo Coelho! I reccomend it with all my heart and soul and would read it again!!
The journeys that put our protagonist, Paulo, in trying hypostases really showed a reader that had his eyes wide open for detail the way of thinking of the author; which was truly inspiring given the fact that the book really takes us on quite a ride. :)
Again, if you came here, in the review section, to find out if this book was worth reading- I simply cannot gather my ideas in my attempt to convince you to give it a try. just do it, and you will certainly not regret it!
with the highest regards,
Elizabeth M.
The journeys that put our protagonist, Paulo, in trying hypostases really showed a reader that had his eyes wide open for detail the way of thinking of the author; which was truly inspiring given the fact that the book really takes us on quite a ride. :)
Again, if you came here, in the review section, to find out if this book was worth reading- I simply cannot gather my ideas in my attempt to convince you to give it a try. just do it, and you will certainly not regret it!
with the highest regards,
Elizabeth M.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
cozy little book that I would really like to re-read someday.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
5.0
may be one of my favourite pieces of english literature that I've ever read.
read it. it's an order.
kind regards,
Elizabeth M.
read it. it's an order.
kind regards,
Elizabeth M.
The Selection by Kiera Cass
4.0
An easy, fluffy and silly read. the book was OK. Not too much, not too little - just a funny read (not sure the comedic part was truly intended)
Also, good read if you just want sometingh with a simple (but VERY simple) plot, shallow characters, silly names (who in the world would name their kid America (!!!) - for god's sake just name her Erica or something if you like the sound of it; not to mention her family name : SINGER (because she's a SiNgEr (got it, guys??)) and an overall cheesy story, it is not that bad, I presume. :))))
Also, good read if you just want sometingh with a simple (but VERY simple) plot, shallow characters, silly names (who in the world would name their kid America (!!!) - for god's sake just name her Erica or something if you like the sound of it; not to mention her family name : SINGER (because she's a SiNgEr (got it, guys??)) and an overall cheesy story, it is not that bad, I presume. :))))
Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I found this book a bit hard to follow but the writing was good, and what amazed me is that at the end - when I realised that the book basically had no *huge* plot- F. Scott Fitzgerald still kept me hooked and interested.
strangely good read.
with kind regards &c, &c,
Elizabeth M.
strangely good read.
with kind regards &c, &c,
Elizabeth M.
The Elite by Kiera Cass
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
meh....