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304 reviews
David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Someone to Watch Over Me by Lisa Kleypas
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Minor: Death of parent and Pregnancy
The Status Revolution: The Improbable Story of How the Lowbrow Became the Highbrow by Chuck Thompson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.
The chapters about rescue dogs and philanthropy were interesting but I just got a sense from the author that he thought he was better than everyone, especially when talking about adopting dogs versus so-called “designer” dogs.
The Mystery of the Exploding Teeth and Other Curiosities from the History of Medicine by Thomas Morris
Did not finish book. Stopped at 8%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 8%.
Just a little bored with the antiquated descriptions of various men’s genitalia having shall we say issues.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content and Medical trauma
How to Retire the Cheapskate Way: The Ultimate Cheapskate's Guide to a Better, Earlier, Happier Retirement by Jeff Yeager
funny
informative
fast-paced
3.0
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein
Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
The narrator is making this book seem really dryly academic and boring; maybe it’s because they are talking about two of the most boring sports in the history of humanity: golf and chess. I’m going to try this in physical format and if I still don’t like it, I’ll call it a day.
How to Resist Amazon and Why: The Fight for Local Economics, Data Privacy, Fair Labor, Independent Bookstores, and a People-Powered Future! by Danny Caine
challenging
informative
Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside by Nick Offerman
Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
This topic doesn’t particularly interest me (camping, outdoor living, etc) but I am a fan of this author so I’m going to look for something else he has written (probably the book he wrote with his wife Megan Mullaly).