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Death Note, Vol. 1: Boredom by Takeshi Obata, Tsugumi Ohba
4.0
At first I thought this book was really strange and was going to stop reading it because I was so put off by it. Once the story started to pick up and the plot started to become more complex I really started enjoying it.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
4.0
I definitely enjoyed Chamber of Secrets much more than The Philosopher's Stone. I can see how the story line sort of sets up in a "happily ever after" type story line. I am still not obsessed with the world just yet but I still plan to continue with the series.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
4.0
Listened to the audiobook and wow such a great book! I don't know why I waited so long to read this book but I'm happy I finally did. Definitely a book I will reread sometime in the future. The ending made me cry and I haven't cried while reading a book in a long time.
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
3.0
I was expecting to really love this book because the premise of the book is something I really gravitate towards in thrillers but this sort of was all over the place for me. I felt that the beginning half was so long and wasn't as interesting as the middle/end half. but even when the storyline begins to pick up characters motives, and actions just become more extreme. Throughout reading the whole book some parts I was unclear with what time frame this book was set in. I felt the characters were unrealistic just by the lifestyle they lived and the way they spoke. I didn't necessarily have a favorite character or any character I had sympathy with. Also I did not care one bit about the Greek language and ideals that were in this book, I felt they were unnecessary even when they were meant to be tide in with the story. Most parts when they spoke or read in Greek, it wasn't even translated for the reader.
Overall, the book as a whole was alright. I didn't love it but I didn't hate it either. It could have definitely been a 300 page book though.
Overall, the book as a whole was alright. I didn't love it but I didn't hate it either. It could have definitely been a 300 page book though.
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
3.0
Had to read for my LGBTQ literature class and WOW this book was a rollercoaster. So many powerful words. Definitely a book that will always be on my mind, just for the craftsmanship and the pure rawness of the story of love and struggle.
American Buffalo by David Mamet
1.0
I have no idea what I just read. This is definitly the type of play that needs to be seen instead of read. I was confused throughout this whole read but I hope to see it live someday to hopefully better my judgement of this play.