bernardo7894's reviews
28 reviews

Kicking Away the Ladder: Development Strategy in Historical Perspective by Ha-Joon Chang

informative reflective medium-paced

3.25

Roadside Picnic by Boris Strugatsky, Arkady Strugatsky
Did not finish book.

Notes on China-Uighur Controversies by BLKSKNLENINCCCP
Did not finish book. Stopped at 33%.

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The Fall of Hyperion by Dan Simmons

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious reflective sad tense

• 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

4.25

Bullshit Jobs: A Theory by David Graeber
Did not finish book. Stopped at 6%.

Tibet Since 1951: Liberation, Development and Prosperity by The State Council Information Office of the People’s Republic of China

informative inspiring medium-paced

3.5

The Holocaust Industry: Reflections on the Exploitation of Jewish Suffering by Norman G. Finkelstein

challenging dark funny informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.0

Hyperion by Dan Simmons

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.5

The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

adventurous mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

The Woman in the Dunes by Kōbō Abe

dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape