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57 reviews
The White Book by Han Kang
medium-paced
4.0
I wish I could understand and read this in Korean to get the meaning. Things get lost in translation but overall, a reflective listen.
The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee Taylor
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
4.75
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century by Kim Fu
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.25
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain by Nghi Vo
Did not finish book. Stopped at 44%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 44%.
libby time expired - will pick up later
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Did not finish book. Stopped at 19%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 19%.
maybe it's the audibook but i am not feeling it right now. i should've listened to it later when i was more into a YA mood. i'll return to it later!
Babel by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
the greatest book of all time to me. my favorite probably forever. R.F. Kuang i’m sorry i was not familiar with your game at All but now i will hold this in my heart forever