ariscormanoreilly's Reviews (183)

The Book Thief

Markus Zusak

5.0

dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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This is only of the only books to have made me truly, properly cry. It’s incredible. 

Dinner with Lenny: The Last Long Interview with Leonard Bernstein

Jonathan Cott

5.0

emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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Leonard Bernstein was a genius and this is a beautiful interview with him. 

A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel

KJ Charles

4.25

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

How to Teach Philosophy to Your Dog: Exploring the Big Questions in Life

Anthony McGowan

4.5

funny informative reflective medium-paced

The Apology of Socrates/Crito

Plato, Benjamin Jowett

4.0

funny reflective fast-paced

All Children Smile in the Same Language: A Teacher's Journey

Daniel Bisaccio

4.75

funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

The Black Flamingo

Dean Atta

4.5

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

The Fire Next Time

James Baldwin

5.0

informative reflective medium-paced

I Kissed Shara Wheeler

Casey McQuiston

4.5

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Friday I'm in Love

Camryn Garrett

4.75

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated