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jazzsonnet's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, and Grief
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Suicide
mdavis26's review
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Cancer, Death, Suicide, and Grief
sareidle's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This was a heartwarming read and a reminder to be compassionate towards people, as you don't know their challenges. I found the two main characters, Mukesh and Aleisha, very compelling and lovable throughout the book, and rooted for them as they opened up and welcomed new connections in their lives. The author handles the tragic moments in the book seriously and with care. I appreciated how the themes and characters from the books on the reading list were incorporated into the plot, especially when Mukesh imagined Scout running ahead of him on his first visit to the library without his granddaughter. I wish that the later books on the list were more present in the text, but overall it was a very enjoyable read and I've added several of the titles from the titular reading list to my own TBR.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Grief
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Death, Cancer, and Bullying
emerald_eyes's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
A great novel to curl up with. I found myself laughing and tearing up at times. Truly a sweet story. Nothing bad about it... The only reason it's not 5 stars for me is because it's slower-paced than I prefer!
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide, Grief, and Death
Nothing in the book is graphic, I found it lovely and appropriate... but for anyone sensitive to death/suicide/sudden loss, it might be nice to be forewarned.ktdakotareads's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Grief, Death, Death of parent, and Suicide
bethanystone13's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, and Suicide
mlmwtp's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Mental illness and Death
andrewhatesham's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
The Reading List explores themes of human connection, mental illness, bibliophilia, and the importance of libraries.
I got this book from a thrift store a while ago. I rarely buy books I've never heard of before, but this sounded interesting so I decided to pick it up. I'm really glad I did, because I liked it a lot! It didn't hook me in right away, I'm glad I kept on reading because it eventually picked up and I was entertained all the way through to the end!
I loved the premise and the characters. This makes me want to write a reading list of my own, and also to spend more time at the library.
If you like A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman and Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, you will probably like this, it has similar vibes.
I got this book from a thrift store a while ago. I rarely buy books I've never heard of before, but this sounded interesting so I decided to pick it up. I'm really glad I did, because I liked it a lot! It didn't hook me in right away, I'm glad I kept on reading because it eventually picked up and I was entertained all the way through to the end!
I loved the premise and the characters. This makes me want to write a reading list of my own, and also to spend more time at the library.
If you like A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman and Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, you will probably like this, it has similar vibes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Grief
Moderate: Death, Cancer, and Suicide
Minor: Cursing
mollyv's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-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
Love letter to reading. Emotional and I LOVED Makesh.
I did think the Aleisha storyline was a tad underdeveloped. I also found her physical reactions to her mother confusing as there seemed to be no explanation.
I did think the Aleisha storyline was a tad underdeveloped. I also found her physical reactions to her mother confusing as there seemed to be no explanation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Suicide, Mental illness, and Death
Minor: Racism
alison18's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, and Suicide