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A primeira virtude de um defunto by Rafael Waltrick, Fábio Maciel

dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

o personagem Dagoberto está para essa coletânea como o Edgar Wilson está para a obra da Ana Paula Maia.

Peito Oco by Suzana Amorim

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

3.5

maternidade me dá calafrios.

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear

3.5

I read this book exactly one year ago but never reviewed it. It was my first self-help book and I was surprised by its practical advice that can be easily applied to daily life. After finishing it, I realized I was already following some of the tips in my reading system. There's nothing groundbreaking or original here, especially if you're familiar with the productivity side of YouTube. However, those channels talking about how to get things done take a lot from Atomic Habits (and the author, in turn, took a lot from others). Among the creators I know in the field, Elizabeth Phillips seems the only one offering refreshing or more realistic content (and content more suited for people with ADHD I dare say). Although her thumbnails lately give me "AI-generated" vibes, she and James Clear have helped me too see how I approach things more clearly and where to go from there.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

"I am happier even than Jane; she only smiles, I laugh."

great narrator, possibly even better than Rosamund Pike and Juliet Stevenson. another 4-stars reread, however, as once again I couldn't conceive why Darcy and Bingley became friends in the first place, considering how different they are. additionally, the telling-not-showing regarding the romance, especially in the portrayal of Darcy, really bothered me this time around. everyone else has more screentime than him, even when my man actively participates in the conversation. so a good fanfic was never more needed.

Fúria by Mell Renault

dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

2.25

Revista Noturna - N 02 by Maria Clara Lacerda, Lis Vilas Boas, Morg. Rocha, Bethânia Pires Amaro, Vitória Vozniak

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

3.0

mais consistente e inquietante que a primeira edição, porém também mais frustrante, com finais abertos ou incompletos e contextos muito vagos. além disso, o tema — manchas — não é devidamente explorado sob o viés sociopolítico apontado na introdução. boa parte do propósito dos contos se perde devido a essa quebra de expectativa, enfatizada pelo fato de que qualquer interesse pelas tramas em si recebe pouca ou nenhuma explicação em troca.

Pequenas Mortezinhas: Memórias de uma mulher viva by Luciana Ribeiro Lopes

2.5

Revista Noturna - N 01 by Luísa Montenegro, GabiOZ, Tatiana Faraújo, Morgana Feijão

2.75

não tenho sorte com coletâneas, mas esta valeu a pena pelo quarto e último conto escrito por Luísa Montenegro. ranking:

1. Rendeira de Ossos - o que melhor cumpre com a proposta da revista ("para mulheres dispostas a atravessar o escuro"). prosa tão fluída quanto um pesadelo. o desconforto da protagonista se estende ao leitor, ambos em transe no aguardo do desastre iminente. o final corrido foge do tom e poderia ter sido esticado até formar uma noveleta
2. Varejeiras - começa bem, mas perde impacto ao desenrolar os acontecimentos.
3. Desembarque - curto e esquecível.
4. Autotanatologia - surpreendente ruim, visto que já tinha lido e aplaudido outra obra da autora. parece um fruto da pandemia colhido na era do blogspot e wordpress.

Solidão Vai Virar Mar by Raul Damasceno

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.75

"solidão era o mundo todo. ninguém saía de lá, mas tinha quem chegasse."

lembra um pouco novelas das seis, aquelas mais diferentonas. a escrita de cara chama a atenção, mas tanto o enredo quanto o mundo não convencem, e os personagens parecem mais caricaturas. o tipo de realismo mágico e tom narrativo que funcionam melhor comigo quando situados sob o ponto de vista de uma criança, a exemplo de alguns contos do José Veiga. porém, fico feliz de ter topado com um (bom) escritor nordestino no kindle unlimited.

The Lover by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

dark mysterious 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? No

2.75

"go, chase the moon, tell it your lies."

reads like a fairy tale retelling. mid, but it pays off at the end.