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87 reviews
Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Normal People by Sally Rooney
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I read the entire book in an Irish accent
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Thomas Cromwell: The Untold Story of Henry VIII's Most Faithful Servant by Tracy Borman
informative
medium-paced
3.0
One Day by David Nicholls
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Turn of the Screw and The Aspern Papers by Henry James
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
On Savage Shores: How Indigenous Americans Discovered Europe by Caroline Dodds Pennock
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This is a must read! An incredibly interesting part of history which, as the book discusses, is often unknown.
Caroline was very honest and real about her intentions for this book and she constantly reiterates how she is not speaking FOR Indigenous people. Throughout, she also explains why she is/isn't using certain terminology which is key to discussions around colonialism.
Personally, I know very little about Indigenous history but overall the contents were easy to follow! There were definitely times when I had to flick back because a few different people had been mentioned but I struggle with that in general (fiction and nonfiction) and I know if I read it again it'll be easier.
Caroline pretty much uncovers a wide range of Indigenous history (in Europe) detailing both enslaved and free people which is also so important!
Caroline was very honest and real about her intentions for this book and she constantly reiterates how she is not speaking FOR Indigenous people. Throughout, she also explains why she is/isn't using certain terminology which is key to discussions around colonialism.
Personally, I know very little about Indigenous history but overall the contents were easy to follow! There were definitely times when I had to flick back because a few different people had been mentioned but I struggle with that in general (fiction and nonfiction) and I know if I read it again it'll be easier.
Caroline pretty much uncovers a wide range of Indigenous history (in Europe) detailing both enslaved and free people which is also so important!