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163 reviews
Camp Cacophony by Jessica Khoury
adventurous
funny
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
It’s not a masterpiece but I really need a light reading to help me manage my PMS. It was fun and light as expected and not deep, as it is a children’s book.
Heartstopper: Volume 1 by Alice Oseman
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
So heartwarming! Nick and Charlie are really cute together. Excited for the next volumes.
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying and Homophobia
M Is for Monster by Talia Dutton
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I got really mad at Frances, she was acting like a mad scientist. I just hoped there was more character development, some characters descriptions were unimportant for the story and I saw no reason for existing like mentioning that Frances husband is bissexual and that’s it, it doesn’t make any difference to the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, and Medical content
A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
One word only: disturbing 😳
But a little bit more…, I don’t know what to make out of it. The story really caught me and made me angry and sad and depressed and made me feel impotent.
But a little bit more…, I don’t know what to make out of it. The story really caught me and made me angry and sad and depressed and made me feel impotent.
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Pregnancy, Outing, and Alcohol
The Chimes by Charles Dickens
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I read the Wikipedia about the book before starting it so I could have an overall idea to the references Dickens did. The book made me hate pretentious rich people even more than I already do. Moreover, I had to hold my tears when Meg decides to go to the river, as that was a real story that happened in England at the time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Classism
A Dangerously High Threshold for Pain by Imani Perry
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
A must-read for all those suffering some kind of disability. The book clarifies a lot about how lupus affects mind and body of those suffering with the illness, going from the struggles for getting a diagnosis until making peace with herself. She tells about prejudices, loneliness, depression, abandonment, and brings awareness to how we live our lives, emphasizing the need to connect with those who care about us as career, money don’t matter when your body is taking over your life.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Chronic illness, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Torture, Police brutality, Medical content, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Very moving story, a good reminder that wild animals are not pets, and that animals are not at a lower category compared to people, in fact they are better than us. And it’s human responsibility to keep them safe in their original environment. The book also shows a little bit of how life was in US back in 1920s, with racisms, misogyny, poverty and the illusion of California as the land of honey. The beginning of the audiobook was a little tough for me as the narrator way of speaking and the narrative that keeps jumping back and forth past and present days got me lost in the story. It was o my after reading the first 20% that I was able to start listening again.
David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
No doubt Dickens was one of the greatest authors of English literature, and no doubt David Copperfield was his masterpiece. The book brings up with naturalism discussions about topics, as feminism, classism, under employment, and public policies, that are still relevant today, which demonstrates how ahead of his time Dickens was (or how behind on those topics society still is).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Classism
The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
So cute
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This is a reread so it was interesting to pay attention to how I felt the first time I read it and now that I am older. In the past I would have given 5 stars but now I am giving only 4. It was good to read but it is not a masterpiece. Eragon is annoying and arrogant, which I totally understand as he is still a teenager, but I do hope he’ll evolve with the next books. I don’t remember much about his behavior on the 2nd and 3rd book and I haven’t read the 4th and 5th yet, morevoer, as this is the first book of the series there was not much character development as it was already expected.