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allmadnoattic's reviews
22 reviews
Notes on a Thesis by Tiphaine Rivière, Francesca Barrie
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
This was such a good read! Also it was my first audiobook ever. It’s approachable, quirky, funny and really significant when it comes to the trials and tribulations the child actors go through in the film industry. Also comes with a good set of trigger warnings: Eating Disorders, Abuse, Mental health disorders.
However, as long as you’re comfortable navigating these, I say go for it!
However, as long as you’re comfortable navigating these, I say go for it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
Moderate: Death of parent and Sexual content
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Apart from the main mystery that kept me hooked, there was nothing redeeming about this text. By the end of it, once that veil of mystery comes off, all that remains is a shallow, sexist, under-researched book. Don’t go for it if you’re looking for character development/something significant.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Aura by Carlos Fuentes
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Speedboat by Renata Adler
challenging
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
This was my first one by Adler and I enjoyed it quite a bit. To say there's not a dull moment, would be an exaggeration but it paints an interesting picture of 70s New York.
The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
This book came at a time when I really needed it. It’s so beautifully drawn and the concept of using different animals for diff nationalities and races was pretty clever. It’s emotionally charged and also calls attention to its own writing process is what’s I loved the most. I’ll prolly read it again once I gain some distance.