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the_town_cryer's reviews
50 reviews
Libra by Don DeLillo
4.0
An interesting story and well researched. The different threads and narratives that make up the book keep it interesting. The book’s large cast of characters and non-linear format make it tough to follow at times and some characters don’t end up feeling very memorable or distinct but that doesn’t detract from the novel overall
Monkey Beach by Eden Robinson
4.0
The ending threw me for a loop but I’m still very glad I read this
My Art Is Killing Me and Other Poems by Amber Dawn
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
5.0
A fascinating collection of poems. I think there may be something for everyone in this collection
Dirty Birds by Morgan Murray
5.0
A fun, off-beat, and at times tragically funny story about characters you can cheer for no matter how many times they seem to screw up.
Nikolski by Nicolas Dickner
4.25
An entertaining slice of three lives and the ways they occasionally intersect. A truly fun read even if it leaves you with some unanswered questions
The Weary Generations by Abdullah Hussein
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
medium-paced
4.25
Starts intriguing, gets sad, stays sad, ends… hopeful? Very interesting to read a book translated by the author himself and definitely a layered book you could reread a number of times.
The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen
4.5
A complex piece in many ways though brilliantly put together and compellingly written.
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
4.75
A wild read start to finish. Compelling characters and amazing writing throughout though the text shows its age regarding the descriptions of women. If you can stomach that though, read it!