riahsade's reviews
159 reviews

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

I enjoyed this! It made me reflect on my own upbringing. Because if my childhood had gone a hair differently, as it wouldn't have taken much, or even if a little more attention was taken, I'd have a lot more in common with Demon. Beautiful and heartbreaking story, but one that's worth reading. Highly recommend!

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I think I read this at the best time in my life, and for that I am thankful.

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The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

A lovely five stars. This was a community story through and through. Heartwarming is all I can think of right now.

There was one side character that I thought would have a bigger part towards the end. Maybe he is in some way a representation of the "silent bigoted American". I don't know, that could be a reach...but I'm keeping it at a 5/5. Great read! I'd recommend it highly!

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