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31 reviews
Ten Planets: Stories by Yuri Herrera
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
I liked some of the stories, but some of the others just didn't really land with me. Maybe some of the concepts didn't really work for me or I wanted more out of them and there wasn't enough written. Overall it is a decent book though!
The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenez
dark
mysterious
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
5.0
might be the best book i've ever read
The Communist Manifesto in Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version) by Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels
informative
fast-paced
3.0
kinda boring and irrelevant tbh.
The Bright Ages: A New History of Medieval Europe by Matthew Gabriele, David M. Perry
informative
slow-paced
5.0
Genuinely fascinating. It took me a while to read this, but it was worth it. One of the best books I read this year, and it completely changed my perspective on the Middle Ages.
Chivalry and Courtesy: Medieval Manners for Modern Life by Danièle Cybulskie
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5
This was a fascinating book! I read this on the recommendation of Dr. Eleanor Janega in her final blog post of the year, and I'm glad I did. It really got me to appreciate how people in the Middle Ages were pretty normal compared to now, not as alien and boorish as they're usually depicted. Plus, it was an easy read. I recommend it!
Ten Myths about Israel by Ilan Pappé
challenging
dark
informative
medium-paced
4.75
This was a great book for me, since I knew barely anything about the conflict in Palestine, to my great shame. It's very informative, presented in a very intuitive way, and dismantles myths that a lot of people may believe. I'm glad I read this book.
The Middle Ages: A Graphic History by Eleanor Janega
5.0
This book has singlehandedly kindled my new interest in the Middle Ages.