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The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction by Walter Benjamin

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4.0

5 stars to the Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction. Important read.
But why did this edition have 2 other essays? I failed to see the relevance in conjunction.
Blood Feather by Patrick McGuinness

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emotional reflective sad medium-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

5.0

Brilliant. Deserves every star.
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Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli

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

1.0

I don’t know how this has 4.45 stars on Storygraph. It was so beyond bad. If I read this when I just came out of the closet and thought this was how actual gay people are, I would have gone straight back into the closet and never come out again. 
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Meadowlands by Louise Glück

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5.0

Glück’s brilliance is self-evident.
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Incredibly moving, and this depiction of female friendship has more to it than what’s just at the surface. I can’t wait to reread someday, and for the second book. It’s clear Ferrante is a master of her craft, and her popularity is more than justified.
Degas and His Model by Alice Michel

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3.75

I enjoyed this. The painter came to life, flaws and virtues alike. I think that this was an insightful read, however I would not necessarily recommend it to every reader. If you have no interest in Degas, then this read is unlikely to benefit you in any way.
Bunny by Mona Awad

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4.0

honestly i believe all these things would happen at brown— i mean warren university 
Problems from Philosophy by Stuart Rachels, James Rachels

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3.5

Underlined concepts very clearly but I also felt that this had a more condescending tone than I would appreciate from a textbook. 
Olivia by Dorothy Strachey

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2.75

It was good but I didn’t feel very engaged while reading it.