leahebinns's reviews
203 reviews

The Promise by Damon Galgut

Go to review page

challenging emotional
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes

5.0

An engaging story in a really well-developed format with absolutely stunning prose. My favourite of the Booker longlist (so far)!
An Island by Karen Jennings

Go to review page

medium-paced

4.0

a very affecting story about isolation, a single-sitting kind of read 

Expand filter menu Content Warnings
Thin Air by Michelle Paver

Go to review page

adventurous reflective tense medium-paced

3.0

interesting story, very atmospheric and eerie, but a tad over-researched
Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami

Go to review page

2.0

all those book sales and Murakami still hasn’t paid for therapy

if i have to read about being not too bright, salt + pepper hair, or taking a dump one more time i will scream