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To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han
5.0
Just finished the Audiobook because I enjoyed the movie but didn't know if I would like to read it... let me just say I am definitely going to get the physical copy of this book!
Yes there was a lot of drama, and yes there were a lot of cliches but I COULDN'T STOP SMILING! Here's the main reasons why I enjoyed it:
- cute
- sounds VERY much like a 16 year old
- better than the movie
- did I mention cute?
- made me laugh
Yes there was a lot of drama, and yes there were a lot of cliches but I COULDN'T STOP SMILING! Here's the main reasons why I enjoyed it:
- cute
- sounds VERY much like a 16 year old
- better than the movie
- did I mention cute?
- made me laugh
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
3.0
Audiobook (read by Olivia Song)
I have a lot to say about this book, so here comes a longer than normal review from my part.
I read this book because
1. It is very popular on Booktok
2. I was under the impression it was a cute little romance novel.
Anyone who has read the book, or probably even just read the back unlike me, would know how wrong I was going into this book.
At the start of this book, I have to say, I was not a fan. The writing wasn't great, the scenes felt rushed and it was really cringey. It also read a bit like a fanfic, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it seemed like there were cliché moment's thrown in for the sake of it as well as a lot of pop references.
I also wasn't a fan of the changing timeline's and way it was written. The journals alone would have been more interesting to me, it reminded me a lot of The Perks of Being A Wallflower.
Easy to see, I was not a fan of the start, though it did become enjoyable because of the performance.
Then it took a turn and got a bit more interesting.
Here's the thing though, I loved the depth of the rest of the book, and the emotional reaction it evoked. I did indeed cry. I was moved by the story, and ached for the characters. But I don't know if that was simply because those scenes, as explained in the end, are based on real life. They aren't something completely created by Colleen Hoover, which I feel like is what was the case at the start.
I think the book had an amazing message, and was definitely emotive.
HOWEVER, I don't think I was a fan of the creative plot aspect (excluding the exact moment's she explains to be based on real life), and the 'romance' aspect of it - this love triangle, and rushed beginning, really limited the potential of this book.
That being said, I enjoyed it and was moved by it and could see a lot of potential. Therefore, I rated it 4 stars. The intention of the novel was to provide an insight into one story of domestic abuse and how complicated it could be, and it did that. It could have been more powerful, yes, but it was powerful enough.
If it was solely based on writing and plot, it would scrape 3 stars for me. I don't think the 'love' was conveyed well at the first half of the novel, though the more complicated the emotions got, the better the writing got.
Edit [20/01]
After reflecting for a few days, I think it's a 3.5 star read overall
I have a lot to say about this book, so here comes a longer than normal review from my part.
I read this book because
1. It is very popular on Booktok
2. I was under the impression it was a cute little romance novel.
Anyone who has read the book, or probably even just read the back unlike me, would know how wrong I was going into this book.
At the start of this book, I have to say, I was not a fan. The writing wasn't great, the scenes felt rushed and it was really cringey. It also read a bit like a fanfic, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it seemed like there were cliché moment's thrown in for the sake of it as well as a lot of pop references.
I also wasn't a fan of the changing timeline's and way it was written. The journals alone would have been more interesting to me, it reminded me a lot of The Perks of Being A Wallflower.
Easy to see, I was not a fan of the start, though it did become enjoyable because of the performance.
Then it took a turn and got a bit more interesting.
Here's the thing though, I loved the depth of the rest of the book, and the emotional reaction it evoked. I did indeed cry. I was moved by the story, and ached for the characters. But I don't know if that was simply because those scenes, as explained in the end, are based on real life. They aren't something completely created by Colleen Hoover, which I feel like is what was the case at the start.
I think the book had an amazing message, and was definitely emotive.
HOWEVER, I don't think I was a fan of the creative plot aspect (excluding the exact moment's she explains to be based on real life), and the 'romance' aspect of it - this love triangle, and rushed beginning, really limited the potential of this book.
That being said, I enjoyed it and was moved by it and could see a lot of potential. Therefore, I rated it 4 stars. The intention of the novel was to provide an insight into one story of domestic abuse and how complicated it could be, and it did that. It could have been more powerful, yes, but it was powerful enough.
If it was solely based on writing and plot, it would scrape 3 stars for me. I don't think the 'love' was conveyed well at the first half of the novel, though the more complicated the emotions got, the better the writing got.
Edit [20/01]
After reflecting for a few days, I think it's a 3.5 star read overall
Only a Monster by Vanessa Len
4.0
This was an enjoyable read, though I think I appreciated the plot more than I did the characters. It had a lot of potential but I think the characters fell a little short and were still a little 2D.
That being said, I did still enjoy the book and like the characters. The plot was something I haven't come across before so I do think I will remember what happened in this book for a while.
I recommend this to anyone who likes to read about time travel and prefers the younger YA writing style!
That being said, I did still enjoy the book and like the characters. The plot was something I haven't come across before so I do think I will remember what happened in this book for a while.
I recommend this to anyone who likes to read about time travel and prefers the younger YA writing style!
Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami
5.0
I absolutely adored this book.
It was creepy, disturbing, insightful and immensely thought provoking.
I believe, it is a study on reality and morality, using metaphors throughout to explore human consciousness and just what drives us, and what is real and what is not. Even though it was a rather uncomfortable read at times, and others I had to re-read pages just to understand what had just happened, it is beautifully written and does what it set out to do very well.
I do have a small annoyance with the ending, as it does leave things not answered. However, I cannot begrudge it for doing exactly what made sense - there are no answers, we don't know what happens next - we never do.
Maybe it's because I enjoy dreams, and psychology and philosophy or maybe it was because I was an ex English Literature student who also did Media (gosh what kind of movie this would make!) but I loved it. However, it definitely isn't for everyone.
I would recommend this only to those who have read the trigger warnings and do not mind being in a state of confusion and discomfort throughout a novel. It is something unusual and is extremely well written.
(also though it was OBVIOUSLY written by a man, it was no where near as terribly written by a man so no complaints)
It was creepy, disturbing, insightful and immensely thought provoking.
I believe, it is a study on reality and morality, using metaphors throughout to explore human consciousness and just what drives us, and what is real and what is not. Even though it was a rather uncomfortable read at times, and others I had to re-read pages just to understand what had just happened, it is beautifully written and does what it set out to do very well.
I do have a small annoyance with the ending, as it does leave things not answered. However, I cannot begrudge it for doing exactly what made sense - there are no answers, we don't know what happens next - we never do.
Maybe it's because I enjoy dreams, and psychology and philosophy or maybe it was because I was an ex English Literature student who also did Media (gosh what kind of movie this would make!) but I loved it. However, it definitely isn't for everyone.
I would recommend this only to those who have read the trigger warnings and do not mind being in a state of confusion and discomfort throughout a novel. It is something unusual and is extremely well written.
(also though it was OBVIOUSLY written by a man, it was no where near as terribly written by a man so no complaints)