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Why Are People Into That?: A Cultural Investigation of Kink by Tina Horn
Did not finish book. Stopped at 26%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 26%.
Not as interesting as I expected
The Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Amazing narration by Angela Lin. I've read the print version before, but this is a wonderful way to experience it.
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Speak: The Graphic Novel by Laurie Halse Anderson
4.5
I read the original Speak in high school, but I remember not liking it much. Then again, I was in high school. Either way, I think this graphic novel adaptation is a wonderful new take on the story - the entire story is about Melinda not being able to verbally express what happened to her, and Emily Carroll does a wonderful job portraying Melinda's state of mind visually.
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
challenging
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
The scariest thing about this book was how reasonable it all seemed from June's perspective. I would be going along with it, and then she'd mention an Asian person in a way that made it clear she really didn't see them as a person, and I'd be like, "Oh no," but the "oh no" was also at me for not realizing the subtler ways she justified her racism.