Scan barcode
sas_lk's reviews
275 reviews
A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I have never wanted to live in a book as much as I do with this duology. It makes me feel like everything is going to be okay, and that I want to start my own cottage community. It was honestly the best thing ever, I loved it, I loved it, I loved it. So highly recommended.
The Stranger by Albert Camus
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Not much to say, glad I can say I've read it. I liked the character's perspective in the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Murder
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wow I've been on a 5 star streak and i couldn't be happier.
This is exactly what I needed, it felt like this book gave me a hug and sang me to peaceful sleep. Now excuse me while I go read everything by Becky Chambers.
This is exactly what I needed, it felt like this book gave me a hug and sang me to peaceful sleep. Now excuse me while I go read everything by Becky Chambers.
Blindness by José Saramago
challenging
dark
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
5.0
This was an incredible novel about humanity, about what we can endure and how we still find beauty, joy, love, and simple pleasures when our world is turned upside down.
This was incredibly well written, and with so much thought, empathy and love. You can feel that Saramago poured so much into this and I think if this does not become a classic, I would be very disappointed.
At times it was very hard to read because of subject matter, but I appreciated every single chapter, and I feel that not one word was wasted.
This was simply beautiful, heart-wrenching, and in the end, simply hopeful.
This was incredibly well written, and with so much thought, empathy and love. You can feel that Saramago poured so much into this and I think if this does not become a classic, I would be very disappointed.
At times it was very hard to read because of subject matter, but I appreciated every single chapter, and I feel that not one word was wasted.
This was simply beautiful, heart-wrenching, and in the end, simply hopeful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Sexual content
The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War by Malcolm Gladwell
3.0
This was one of the best audiobook productions I've heard. The book itself, it was not bad, I think I was just not that intrigued.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, and War
I Hate Men by Pauline Harmange
3.0
Subjectively, I didn't really learn much from this. Felt more like an introduction when you've never heard of the concept of feminism and "i hate men" before.
It was just fine.
It was just fine.
How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster
3.0
Felt like this would've been more enjoyable if I had read every book the author mentioned. Still in enjoyed it for what it was though.
A Shining by Jon Fosse
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A Shining is a very short book, but one that I think one could debate about for hours.
It's one of those books that every reader will interpret differently, or resonate with differently depending on their life story and experiences.
To me, this was a story of how peaceful death can be. That it does not always need to be scary.
It's also a story of suicide, and of our lives in general. And of how our brains function; how we exist in a constant stream of consciousness.
This story generally just had a feeling of peace and bliss.
It's one of those books that every reader will interpret differently, or resonate with differently depending on their life story and experiences.
To me, this was a story of how peaceful death can be. That it does not always need to be scary.
It's also a story of suicide, and of our lives in general. And of how our brains function; how we exist in a constant stream of consciousness.
This story generally just had a feeling of peace and bliss.
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
So beautiful. One of those little stories that make your heart feel full.
Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Honestly just loved this. It was so easy to read, I kept wanting to pick it up the entire time, and just overall captivated me. I loved Brave New World by Aldous Huxley so this is not a huge surprise, but I am so happy I finally read it.
Orwell's writing is beautiful and one can really feel how much he poured into this novel. I highly respect his effort and I will now recommend this book to everyone.
Orwell's writing is beautiful and one can really feel how much he poured into this novel. I highly respect his effort and I will now recommend this book to everyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Violence, and Forced institutionalization