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The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John Green
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
what can i say, the man has good lines.
Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I really liked Peters’ prose; however, sometimes I felt like the story was coming across as more of a collection of short essays rather than diving deeper into the characters and the story itself. I think it was this type of writing that made it seem like some points were being over explained and I think some metaphors could’ve been left to marinate. I appreciated learning about things like the social trauma of elephants, it wasn’t disinteresting I just would’ve liked to dive into the minds and the interactions between the characters more.
On another note, I recently watched I Saw the TV Glow and Ames was reminding me of that movie.
On another note, I recently watched I Saw the TV Glow and Ames was reminding me of that movie.
Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell
medium-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse
Fast Like a Girl: A Woman's Guide to Using the Healing Power of Fasting to Burn Fat, Boost Energy, and Balance Hormones by Mindy Pelz
informative
medium-paced
3.5
This book does offer some valuable insights; however, I think the structure could be improved to make the content more accessible. To me the book was broken up into (and presented in) these three main parts:
- The benefits of fasting for your body.
- How to align fasting with your menstrual cycle i.e. understanding how different hormones influence fasting, and adjusting your approach accordingly.
- Warnings for individuals who have experienced eating disorders, are currently pregnant, or have other specific health considerations.
I think these sections would be more effective if the topics were reordered. Starting with the content warnings would ensure that readers who need them are informed right away. Then, diving into the science behind fasting—particularly the hormonal impacts—would provide a solid foundation before concluding with the benefits of fasting.
Additionally, I listened to the audiobook version, and there were random bursts of music that interrupted some chapters, detracting from the overall listening experience.
Despite these issues, the book did offer me some new and interesting perspectives on fasting.
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: how to heal from distant, rejecting, or self-Involved-parents by Lindsay C. Gibson
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5