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Good Material by Dolly Alderton
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
This is very well done. Such a real depiction of heartbreak and breakups. I wish we had gotten a bit more from Jen’s perspective though. Sometimes Andy was a bit… annoying to me, but then again, he didn’t have much emotional intelligence or maturity throughout most of the book.
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
I wish we had read this classic in high school instead of some of the others. This was written over 200 years ago, but the story is timeless. I very much loved the book while I was reading it. The reason this isn’t 5 stars is because I never found myself eager to pick it up even though I was loving it, I’m not sure why.
Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
3.5
3.5 stars. The plot felt lacking a bit in this one, but was still enjoyable to be reading about Murderbot and his adventures again.
Artificial Condition by Martha Wells
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
4.0
I am so glad I started this series. Murderbot and ART had me actually laugh out loud. I honestly wish this was a full novel instead of only a novella.
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
This was such a fun time. Murderbot is genuinely funny. Even though this is a novella, and less than 150 pages, the story felt complete and I thought the characters still had complexity to them. I think this would be a great book option to get someone out of a reading slump.
What If? 2: Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions by Randall Munroe
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
So entertaining. For the best reading experience, I recommend listing to the audiobook while reading it physically. Wil Wheaton does a great job narrating, and I thought the comics were so fun.
What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions by Randall Munroe
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
The Original Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
A favorite as a kid, still a favorite now. Classic.
The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu
medium-paced
3.75
Very cool concept. This was very science heavy and I found myself trying to keep up with all the information, but I was still entertained.