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Smile, Sisters, and Guts: The Box Set by Raina Telgemeier
4.0
I have been searching for a decent graphic novel for what seems like years and I was finally recommended the Smile series.
It perfectly the captures the struggles faced by girls growing up all around the world. I'm super keen to delve into more of Raina Telgemeier's celebrated comics.
Fantastically drawn with a heartwarming story of determination and friendship a must have for all teen and tween girls (and boys).
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It perfectly the captures the struggles faced by girls growing up all around the world. I'm super keen to delve into more of Raina Telgemeier's celebrated comics.
Fantastically drawn with a heartwarming story of determination and friendship a must have for all teen and tween girls (and boys).
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Guts by Raina Telgemeier
4.0
I have been searching for a decent graphic novel for what seems like years and I was finally recommended the Smile series.
It perfectly the captures the struggles faced by girls growing up all around the world. I'm super keen to delve into more of Raina Telgemeier's celebrated comics.
Fantastically drawn with a heartwarming story of determination and friendship a must have for all teen and tween girls (and boys).
Follow @amythebookworm for more insightful reviews
It perfectly the captures the struggles faced by girls growing up all around the world. I'm super keen to delve into more of Raina Telgemeier's celebrated comics.
Fantastically drawn with a heartwarming story of determination and friendship a must have for all teen and tween girls (and boys).
Follow @amythebookworm for more insightful reviews
Sisters by Raina Telgemeier
4.0
I have been searching for a decent graphic novel for what seems like years and I was finally recommended the Smile series.
It perfectly the captures the struggles faced by girls growing up all around the world. I'm super keen to delve into more of Raina Telgemeier's celebrated comics.
Fantastically drawn with a heartwarming story of determination and friendship a must have for all teen and tween girls (and boys).
Follow @amythebookworm for more insightful reviews
It perfectly the captures the struggles faced by girls growing up all around the world. I'm super keen to delve into more of Raina Telgemeier's celebrated comics.
Fantastically drawn with a heartwarming story of determination and friendship a must have for all teen and tween girls (and boys).
Follow @amythebookworm for more insightful reviews
Smile by Raina Telgemeier
4.0
I have been searching for a decent graphic novel for what seems like years and I was finally recommended the Smile series.
It perfectly the captures the struggles faced by girls growing up all around the world. I'm super keen to delve into more of Raina Telgemeier's celebrated comics.
Fantastically drawn with a heartwarming story of determination and friendship a must have for all teen and tween girls (and boys).
Follow @amythebookworm for more insightful reviews
It perfectly the captures the struggles faced by girls growing up all around the world. I'm super keen to delve into more of Raina Telgemeier's celebrated comics.
Fantastically drawn with a heartwarming story of determination and friendship a must have for all teen and tween girls (and boys).
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Frankenstein: The 1818 Text by Mary Shelley
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
A little disappointing.
For the last 5 years my dad has been endlessly recommending this book to me. I always ask his advice for classics to read. And, obviously, I have only just got around to reading it.
Having done a little research on the book, I was really excited to read it.
Mary Shelley was a romantic writer from the early 1800s and she was just 18 when she wrote Frankenstein (or The Modern Promethus), after being challenged by Lord Byron along with Percey Shelley to create the scariest story.
The book's title, contrary to popular belief, names the main character Dr Victor Frankenstein rather than the anonymous monster. The story follows Frankenstein on his quest to impart life into a body, which he painstakingly creates from dead plants and animals, and then electricutes it into existence. He is appalled and runs away. What follows is a chilling pursuet between the pair.
And I wasn't just intrigued by the plot, I was also curious in a literary sense. The book is filled with references to the Greek myth, Promethus and it has many links to the personal trauma of Mary, which added another level of interest for me.
However, despite excitement I failed to get past the first 50 pages, simply because I found the 19th century language to difficult to understand. I am disappointed with myself for not pushing through but I haven't really been in the mood for a challenge anyway. I dare say, that I'll try again in the future, but for the moment Frankenstein stays firmly on the shelf.
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For the last 5 years my dad has been endlessly recommending this book to me. I always ask his advice for classics to read. And, obviously, I have only just got around to reading it.
Having done a little research on the book, I was really excited to read it.
Mary Shelley was a romantic writer from the early 1800s and she was just 18 when she wrote Frankenstein (or The Modern Promethus), after being challenged by Lord Byron along with Percey Shelley to create the scariest story.
The book's title, contrary to popular belief, names the main character Dr Victor Frankenstein rather than the anonymous monster. The story follows Frankenstein on his quest to impart life into a body, which he painstakingly creates from dead plants and animals, and then electricutes it into existence. He is appalled and runs away. What follows is a chilling pursuet between the pair.
And I wasn't just intrigued by the plot, I was also curious in a literary sense. The book is filled with references to the Greek myth, Promethus and it has many links to the personal trauma of Mary, which added another level of interest for me.
However, despite excitement I failed to get past the first 50 pages, simply because I found the 19th century language to difficult to understand. I am disappointed with myself for not pushing through but I haven't really been in the mood for a challenge anyway. I dare say, that I'll try again in the future, but for the moment Frankenstein stays firmly on the shelf.
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The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
5.0
Whenever I start a review, I always have a quick research on the reception of the book. And I was so surprised by the mixed reactions: it appears to be a very "love it or hate it book" despite the fact that I absolutely devoured it.
I was gifted this book for Christmas and was extremely reluctant to read it because of the title. Anything with "the secret life of" on the cover generally puts me in mind of a terrible reality TV drama.
However putting aside the questionable title this book has definitely knocked Pax by Sara Pennypacker off my #1 most recommendable book spot.
The story follows a young white girl named Lilly who runs away from home with her black servant, Rosaleen, in search of answers about her mother's death who she believes was accidentally killed by herself (Lilly) age 4. She takes refuge in the home of 3 headstrong sisters and embarks on a journey to discover forgiveness from her mother.
Filled with themes of Sexism, racism, religion, forgiveness, honesty and what family truly means: this heartwarming book is filled with emotion and imagery; every detail is described beautifully with such natural simplicity and wonder. Truly a fantastic book.
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I was gifted this book for Christmas and was extremely reluctant to read it because of the title. Anything with "the secret life of" on the cover generally puts me in mind of a terrible reality TV drama.
However putting aside the questionable title this book has definitely knocked Pax by Sara Pennypacker off my #1 most recommendable book spot.
The story follows a young white girl named Lilly who runs away from home with her black servant, Rosaleen, in search of answers about her mother's death who she believes was accidentally killed by herself (Lilly) age 4. She takes refuge in the home of 3 headstrong sisters and embarks on a journey to discover forgiveness from her mother.
Filled with themes of Sexism, racism, religion, forgiveness, honesty and what family truly means: this heartwarming book is filled with emotion and imagery; every detail is described beautifully with such natural simplicity and wonder. Truly a fantastic book.
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Mort by Terry Pratchett
5.0
This book is classic Terry Pratchett! Hilarious, silly and poignant. It ticks all the boxes for an excellent fantasy novel.
My second experience of the author's incredible writing talent, I was blown away.
With his skill for intricate plots, dark humour, immersive settings and characters I'm looking forward to become a Pratchett completist.
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My second experience of the author's incredible writing talent, I was blown away.
With his skill for intricate plots, dark humour, immersive settings and characters I'm looking forward to become a Pratchett completist.
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Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
5.0
First things first, all women and birth professionals need to read this book!!!!!!!!!!
I think that in the modern world of medicalised birth and pregnancy it is so important that books like this are read by as many people as possible. Birth is a feminist issue and now more than ever women are being forced to have medicalised, heartless births where professionals simply don’t care about the mental well-being of the woman!
The birth stories at the beginning are really inspiring and show how birth isn’t just a painful obstacle but an empowering journey and the information later in the book is useful for making informed decisions especially considering how biased many medical professionals can be.
Some people might find the hippy language a bit confusing and off putting, but I really enjoyed it. One note is that this book was published a while ago so some information may be a little out of date.
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I think that in the modern world of medicalised birth and pregnancy it is so important that books like this are read by as many people as possible. Birth is a feminist issue and now more than ever women are being forced to have medicalised, heartless births where professionals simply don’t care about the mental well-being of the woman!
The birth stories at the beginning are really inspiring and show how birth isn’t just a painful obstacle but an empowering journey and the information later in the book is useful for making informed decisions especially considering how biased many medical professionals can be.
Some people might find the hippy language a bit confusing and off putting, but I really enjoyed it. One note is that this book was published a while ago so some information may be a little out of date.
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Content Warnings
Minor: Sexism, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Death, Death of parent, Infertility, Miscarriage, Grief, and Child death
Miss Austen by Gill Hornby
I think whether or not you like the book totally depends on what you like to read. If you like something with an interesting plot, and I guess, an obvious point to it; this isn’t for you. If your just looking for something to cosy up with on a rainy day and want to know more about Jane Austen and her family, it is.
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slow-paced
3.75
I was really excited to read this book because I absolutely love Jane Austen and it also looked like a genuinely entertaining and enjoyable read. However, I was slightly let down.
I really liked/liked the:
I really liked/liked the:
- period/historical style
- the descriptive style of writing
- telling the story with letters and flashbacks
I think whether or not you like the book totally depends on what you like to read. If you like something with an interesting plot, and I guess, an obvious point to it; this isn’t for you. If your just looking for something to cosy up with on a rainy day and want to know more about Jane Austen and her family, it is.
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Content Warnings
Minor: Grief, Violence, and War
The Physics Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by Jim Al-Khalili
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
This was quite an interesting book especially for physics nerds, however it can be a bit dry and textbooky at times