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117 reviews
The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
4.0
Están aquí, entre nosotros by José Alberto Rodríguez Ramírez
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
“You must not undo the good which has been done.”
In general, it was a bit too slow-paced for my liking. I got bored halfway through and took a break for a bit. Some characters grew to irk me several occasions. Nonetheless, one whole star is directly and solely for the final chapter - it was so heartwarming it made my insides melt. I don’t really care for the boring parts if it means getting to experience that last chapter for the first time again.
The Writer's Journey - 25th Anniversary Edition: Mythic Structure for Writers by Christopher Vogler
informative
medium-paced
3.75
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
fast-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? Yes
3.75
I was a bit hesitant to read this because of so many negative comments I’ve heard about it, but it’s actually semi good? I wouldn’t consider it a book that greatly impacted my life, nor would it be one that got me in a reading slump. The writing style definitely irked me at times because of the constant repetition of phrases and sentences one after the other. I wouldn’t be one to recommend it, but it’s good for a quick weekend read.
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It was a beautiful story — I’ve never read anything like it. The moment I read the title I was intrigued. Learning about the girls and their lives was all so greatly written it was almost poetic. There were times that I’d get pulled into the storyline and get absolutely lost in words, but then there was some racist or misogynistic comment that would pull me right back. There were times where other characters would get vivid descriptions and the pace would halt for a few pages (which I wasn’t obsessed with). Other than that, the plot itself is great.
Content Warnings
Minor: Misogyny, Racial slurs, and Racism
El Mercader De Venecia by William Shakespeare
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Misogyny and Antisemitism
Mundo del fin del mundo by Luis Sepúlveda
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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