jinxedthings's reviews
27 reviews

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

Didn't even really like it when I was 12. Pretentious and trying-too hard, an easy read though
The Bling Ring: How a Gang of Fame-Obsessed Teens Ripped Off Hollywood and Shocked the World by Nancy Jo Sales

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Did not finish book.
slow-paced

2.5

Bit boring
Chavs: The Demonization of the Working Class by Owen Jones

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Did not finish book.
informative slow-paced

4.0

Good introduction to sociological issues/attitudes towards class in the UK, however does manage to prop-up some of the ideas it is writing against.
Bad Samaritans: The Myth of Free Trade and the Secret History of Capitalism by Ha-Joon Chang

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informative medium-paced

4.5

Really interesting insight into protectionism and economic policy in "global south" states.
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

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

5.0

Hate to admit that it's brilliant 
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted 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

5.0

Just loved it. Everything that a children's fantasy novel should be.
Stardust by Neil Gaiman

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

4.0

I loved the writing style, it was engaging and easy to get into. I wasn't such a huge fan of how female characters were portrayed throughout the first half, however this is redeemed later on. All in all, a charming fantasy tale, I would happily read more about Yvaine.