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76 reviews
If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio
Did not finish book. Stopped at 38%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 38%.
good premise, terrible execution
Babel by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.0
this was wild, when from really being into it then losing that love then finishing in tears
it's biggest flaw is how it seems like kuang reeeeally wants you to *get* the themes and the conflict surrounding colonialism and it just ends up feeling like the narrator is holding my head and screaming NOW SEE THIS IS WHY X PLOT POINT HAPPENED ITS ALL TIED. I think the author develops said themes pretty well through the characters and plot, so it just feels like she thought the audience wouldn't get it
BUT
man it was a great experience. I haven't felt this invested in a book in a while. the concept is marvelous and how it ties colonialism, imperialism and how important language is is incredible. idk how I didn't see the end coming but i gasped ngl
it's biggest flaw is how it seems like kuang reeeeally wants you to *get* the themes and the conflict surrounding colonialism and it just ends up feeling like the narrator is holding my head and screaming NOW SEE THIS IS WHY X PLOT POINT HAPPENED ITS ALL TIED. I think the author develops said themes pretty well through the characters and plot, so it just feels like she thought the audience wouldn't get it
BUT
man it was a great experience. I haven't felt this invested in a book in a while. the concept is marvelous and how it ties colonialism, imperialism and how important language is is incredible. idk how I didn't see the end coming but i gasped ngl
The Bone Key: The Necromantic Mysteries of Kyle Murchison Booth by Sarah Monette
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Sobredosis by Alberto Fuguet
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
my rating of the stories:
1.no hay nadie allá afuera
2. pelando a rocío
3. amor sobre ruedas
4. los muertos vivos
5. deambulando por la orilla oscura
escogí el libro sin saber que era una colección de cuentos cortos, which is something i just cant get into as easily. the first story was not my thing but it was short enough for me to power thru and tbh im happy i did. the last one particularly was sooo good an it felt so self-contained and complete.
1.no hay nadie allá afuera
2. pelando a rocío
3. amor sobre ruedas
4. los muertos vivos
5. deambulando por la orilla oscura
escogí el libro sin saber que era una colección de cuentos cortos, which is something i just cant get into as easily. the first story was not my thing but it was short enough for me to power thru and tbh im happy i did. the last one particularly was sooo good an it felt so self-contained and complete.
The Terror by Dan Simmons
adventurous
challenging
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
it took me a year to finish this book. i cried during the last hundred pages. i will think about it for the longest time.
now is it the best book ever? would i recommend it without a second thought? is it perfect?
i wouldnt say yes, but it personally impacted me a lot.
now is it the best book ever? would i recommend it without a second thought? is it perfect?
i wouldnt say yes, but it personally impacted me a lot.
Waiting for Godot/En Attendant Godot by Samuel Beckett
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Red Dragon by Thomas Harris
dark
mysterious
tense
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
4.0
this book is so good but the ending is so bad. i get what youre trying to do mr harris but it felt very much "its 10 mins to the end of this episode and the writers just introduced a big situation that will not be solved in a satisfactory way". STILL a four stars bc i love will graham my best friend will graham
La Furia del Monte Ararat by Yaşar Kemal
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A nice, short story im glad i found by browsing blindly in my local library ! all i can say is i would love to do an unit on this book for like a 6th grade lit class, it flows so nicely
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0