apothecarum's reviews
57 reviews

The White Book by Han Kang

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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. 
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

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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

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emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.25

Lucky Red by Claudia Cravens

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 45%.
libby hold expired 
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

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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

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 44%.
libby time expired - will pick up later
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

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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

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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