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113 reviews
Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way to Think About Abortion by Gabrielle Stanley Blair
informative
fast-paced
4.0
Really brought points I haven't thought of to my attention and gave me a lot to think about
Cannery Row by John Steinbeck
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Love Steinbeck's descriptions, but not my favorite book; the winding narration didn't necessarily get anywhere, but provided a vivid richness of his home
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
emotional
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? Yes
3.5
Heavy read, and was hard to define the edges of what was right and wrong; really thought provoking
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown
informative
slow-paced
4.5
Loved the depth and detail of the book; different than the other Brene Brown ones and love the audiobook ~ it really helps connect it all together with her reading it as she does
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
This one really struck me with the richness of the character's experience although some of the points were ridden a little raw
The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich
emotional
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
3.75
Loved some of the characters, but hard realities threaded through; deep read
Learning to Soar on Eagles' Wings by Beverly Heemstra
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
My friend's family history; loved the richness and idyllic background; charming
How to Love by Thích Nhất Hạnh
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Reflective; Good daily reading for something to chew on.
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Really loved the perspective of this book; some things felt a little far fetched, but great read and eye-opening to how much has changed
Talking as Fast as I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls (and Everything in Between) by Lauren Graham
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.5
Funny, love the background of Gilmore Girls & Parenthood and Lauren Graham's style