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Trigger Warning: Short Fictions and Disturbances by Neil Gaiman
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster by Adam Higginbotham
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
Lmao no. I already watched HBO's Chernobyl. Upon reading the prologue, I immediately realised I do not need another anxiety-inducing long-form piece of entertainment
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
“Funny how that works out, isn’t it? That we can find the most unexpected things when we aren’t even looking for them.”
This book is mostly perfect.
There were some issues, like characters sharing mannerisms and a few repetitive phrases here and there.
But that's not enough to overcome the wholesome and sometimes tear-jerking content this book provides. Every character here is a delight, and I'm grateful that I read this book when I did.
4.5/5
Spoiler alert:
I will say though that the book really picks up once Linus opens up more.
This book is mostly perfect.
There were some issues, like characters sharing mannerisms and a few repetitive phrases here and there.
But that's not enough to overcome the wholesome and sometimes tear-jerking content this book provides. Every character here is a delight, and I'm grateful that I read this book when I did.
4.5/5
Spoiler alert:
I will say though that the book really picks up once Linus opens up more.
Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratey
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
4.0
It's important for people to know that this is more of a scientific book than a motivational or even a self-help book. Many technical terms abound, and some of the fluff can be trimmed without detracting from the book's message. But on the whole, Spark does a good job fleshing out the (surprisingly) concrete and wide-reaching benefits that exercise has, which kinda makes it a motivational book in that I'm more motivated to exercise now.
A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Unf*ck Your Habitat: You're Better Than Your Mess by Rachel Hoffman
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
It's a very good book for people like me, aka students who don't know how to clean/organize a house. It's also an excellent gift for your teenaged loved one.
Daja's Book by Tamora Pierce
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
4.0
The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail-But Some Don't by Nate Silver
informative
slow-paced
4.0
Tris's Book by Tamora Pierce
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Personal Workbook by Stephen R. Covey
informative
reflective
3.0
The worst 3-star book I've ever read. It's good enough I took away some important concepts and practices from it. It's bad enough I skimmed over some of it and wanted it to end quickly.