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Good Material by Dolly Alderton
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A honest, comical, cathartic and thoughtful exploration of a breakup. I wasn’t sure I would enjoy it as much being from a men’s pov but honestly Dolly Alderton is a tremendously good author.
However, that last chapter in Jen’s pov was a standout & what I’ll probably be thinking about for a long time!
However, that last chapter in Jen’s pov was a standout & what I’ll probably be thinking about for a long time!
The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell
fast-paced
3.75
Read this for my Bookclub.
A bit predictable but quick & accessible for a classic.
I can see this being an influence for loads of media — did Zoey Kravitz read this before blink twice?
In a Epstein/Diddy world it honestly is not a shocking premise but I will always love a premise where thelead has the evil within themselves the entire time/are you really as civilized and ethical as you believe to be.
Anyways, this is why we choose the bear.
A bit predictable but quick & accessible for a classic.
I can see this being an influence for loads of media — did Zoey Kravitz read this before blink twice?
In a Epstein/Diddy world it honestly is not a shocking premise but I will always love a premise where the
Anyways, this is why we choose the bear.
Foster by Claire Keegan
4.5
Keegan is truly the master of short and seemingly simple stories that are actually packed with so much humanity & care.
This is such a lovely book about love, neglect, belonging, loss and more.
They were so so kind to her ♥️😩😭
This is such a lovely book about love, neglect, belonging, loss and more.
They were so so kind to her ♥️😩😭
Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Genuinely love the way Fortune describes Canada (as a non-Canadian who is loosely acquainted with these locations). Writing style aside, this felt short for me on the plot front.
I was hoping for something reminiscent to the Before film series but the connect and chemistry between the main characters was lacking believability to me.
The parts of the story centered around grief, loss and regret were what held my attention the most in this.
The “behind the book” section 🫶
The “behind the book” section 🫶
Master of Me by Keke Palmer
4.0
I went into this blind and thought it was a memoir. There are elements but it’s mostly a self-help book (with quizzes and all) filled with advice that we’re optimistic and insightful.
This also convinced me that Keke and Jojo (Joanne Levesque) should do a song together!!!!
This also convinced me that Keke and Jojo (Joanne Levesque) should do a song together!!!!
The Glass Castle: A Memoir by Jeannette Walls
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
My Libby copy had to be returned was up and honestly I had such a hard time picking up this book.
It’s a never ending list of stories from this women’s traumatic childhood. Which isn’t an issue in and of itself except for the way she tells the story — one after the other with very little liaison between them. Made me feel like I was drowning.
These would be great at a dinner party to mention one or two in a convo but this format (and quantity) was not for me.
It’s a never ending list of stories from this women’s traumatic childhood. Which isn’t an issue in and of itself except for the way she tells the story — one after the other with very little liaison between them. Made me feel like I was drowning.
These would be great at a dinner party to mention one or two in a convo but this format (and quantity) was not for me.
Big Fan by Alexandra Romanoff
fast-paced
4.25
Such a fun read for this directioner!! A love letter to fangirls everywhere.
Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe
challenging
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
What a ride!! I chose to go in blind for this one and it was the best choice. Such a quirky, funny yet honest story. Touches on identity, sex work, responsibility, neglect, and so much more. I will write a complete review once I’ve processed this but overall found it to be a delight to read.