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Libre comme une déesse grecque by Laure de Chantal
informative
medium-paced
3.0
3⭐️
Belle introduction aux déesses grecques et leurs mythes, cependant il y a un manque d'analyse et trop de références pop culture à mon goût.
Belle introduction aux déesses grecques et leurs mythes, cependant il y a un manque d'analyse et trop de références pop culture à mon goût.
Jane Austen by Jane Austen
funny
inspiring
slow-paced
3.75
3,75⭐️
Jane Austen's poems were as witty as her writing, but I was surprised to find so many of the poems that had been inspiring to her to be rather melancholic.
Jane Austen's poems were as witty as her writing, but I was surprised to find so many of the poems that had been inspiring to her to be rather melancholic.
Seeing Stars by Simon Armitage
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3,5⭐️
📚Bookclub📚
"She had met the darkest part of herself and created this."
I'm so conflicted about this book. I liked it. I enjoyed the experience of reading it, but the characters were aggravating. It was a pity party of rich people and children in adults' bodies, but there was something attractive to it, like a mysterious piece of contemporary art that draws one in but the closer we get the uglier it becomes while it's impossible to look away.
I didn't see the point of having side characters' pov when it brought nothing to the story and only made them more irritating. Quentin was an absolute asshole. Anders is a manipulative ass. Frank needs to grow up. Zoe too. Cleo was almost a Mary Sue. Eleanore deserves better. Santiago was a sweetheart, and he deserves all the love in the world.
The one aspect I really liked were the parallels between Cleopatra and Cleo and Frank and Frankenstein. Cleopatra was wrongly thought as a seductress, she was charming, intelligent, and knowledgeable and drew in two important men (Julius Caesar & Mark Antony/Frank & Anders), who were best friends, for her advantage to some extent (political power against the Roman Empire/VISA to remain in the USA and financial stability). For both Cleopatra and Cleo, relationships were a weapon with the illusion of romance. As for Frank and Frankenstein - the monster-maker and the monster, such a perfect comparison for a man-child who destroys everyone around him in the desperate need to feel important.
All in all, it was a good book. It's just impossible to get attached to these characters.
📚Bookclub📚
"She had met the darkest part of herself and created this."
I'm so conflicted about this book. I liked it. I enjoyed the experience of reading it, but the characters were aggravating. It was a pity party of rich people and children in adults' bodies, but there was something attractive to it, like a mysterious piece of contemporary art that draws one in but the closer we get the uglier it becomes while it's impossible to look away.
I didn't see the point of having side characters' pov when it brought nothing to the story and only made them more irritating. Quentin was an absolute asshole. Anders is a manipulative ass. Frank needs to grow up. Zoe too. Cleo was almost a Mary Sue. Eleanore deserves better. Santiago was a sweetheart, and he deserves all the love in the world.
The one aspect I really liked were the parallels between Cleopatra and Cleo and Frank and Frankenstein. Cleopatra was wrongly thought as a seductress, she was charming, intelligent, and knowledgeable and drew in two important men (Julius Caesar & Mark Antony/Frank & Anders), who were best friends, for her advantage to some extent (political power against the Roman Empire/VISA to remain in the USA and financial stability). For both Cleopatra and Cleo, relationships were a weapon with the illusion of romance. As for Frank and Frankenstein - the monster-maker and the monster, such a perfect comparison for a man-child who destroys everyone around him in the desperate need to feel important.
All in all, it was a good book. It's just impossible to get attached to these characters.
The Death of King Arthur by
adventurous
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
4,25⭐️
Although a late version of the legend of King Arthur, Simon Armitage's translation and prose masterfully transports us in another time.
I particularly loved the internal rhymes and alliteration used in this work.
Although a late version of the legend of King Arthur, Simon Armitage's translation and prose masterfully transports us in another time.
I particularly loved the internal rhymes and alliteration used in this work.
Lore Olympus: Volume Six by Rachel Smythe
emotional
tense
fast-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
4.5
Dragonquest by Anne McCaffrey
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
4⭐️
There are still some elements of the relationships and character dynamics that are...debatable, but the plot and worldbuilding are amazing. It's very hard to let go!
There are still some elements of the relationships and character dynamics that are...debatable, but the plot and worldbuilding are amazing. It's very hard to let go!
Roman Bath: A New History and Archaeology of Aquae Sulis by Peter Davenport
informative
slow-paced
4.5
4,5⭐️
The archaeological site and museum of the Roman Baths is one of my favourite place in England and reading this book proved it even deeper. Aquae Sulis is a fascinating site.
The archaeological site and museum of the Roman Baths is one of my favourite place in England and reading this book proved it even deeper. Aquae Sulis is a fascinating site.
My Happy Marriage, Vol. 4 by Akumi Agitogi
adventurous
slow-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
3.75
3,75⭐️
It's so wonderful to see Miyo standing up for herself and others after everything she's been through.
I hope that Arata didn't join Usui, and if he did, that's he's a double agent. 🙏
It's so wonderful to see Miyo standing up for herself and others after everything she's been through.
I hope that Arata didn't join Usui, and if he did, that's he's a double agent. 🙏
Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi
dark
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
4.5
4,5⭐️
Another wonderful comics. The ending was heartbreaking.
I'll try to find and read the complete story in its original language.
Another wonderful comics. The ending was heartbreaking.
I'll try to find and read the complete story in its original language.