bookishjade's reviews
604 reviews

The Inimitable Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

Lanny by Max Porter

dark mysterious sad fast-paced

4.0

Open Throat by Henry Hoke

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

3.75

A Book of Secrets: Finding Comfort in a Complex World by Derren Brown

funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

3.5

The Outrun by Amy Liptrot

emotional inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

2.5

The Forbidden Notebook by Alba de Céspedes

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Journal by Katherine Mansfield

challenging inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

4.25

Monsters: What Do We Do With Great Art By Bad People? by Claire Dederer

challenging emotional hopeful informative medium-paced

3.75

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

adventurous challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

4.0

The Idiot by Elif Batuman

emotional funny inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.5