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219 reviews

The Pisces by Melissa Broder

2.0

Nope nope nope. This was NOT for me. I had heard that it was weird, that it was too weird even for some people. But I thought: "I can handle weird, I can understand weird, I can look behind the weird and see the meaning of it." I couldn't. All I read was

sex with a mermaid

And it was not pleasent. I wanted to DNF it multiple times, because it got too much, but I forced myself, because I really was sure it would all make sense in the end. Spoiler:

it didn't

The End We Start from by Megan Hunter

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

2.5

This audiobook was 2 hours long and that was just enough. If it was any longer, I would have DNF'd it. I understand what it tried to accomplish and the author has beautiful prose, but it was slow and didn't go anywhere.

The Chrysalids by John Wyndham

adventurous challenging medium-paced

3.0

The concept was interesting, but personally I didn't like that the story became so action packed and plot driven. I would've want to learn more about the world and the characters.

How to Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie

dark funny

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.0

Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown

challenging emotional funny inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

One for All by Lillie Lainoff

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

It was an enjoyable read! I listened to it initially because Mara Wilson was the narrator and it has POTS representation, something I never read about. Overall it was a bit slow and also genrewise something I would never pick up. But I had a fun time listening to it.

the lesbian interaction felt super duper rushed though hahaha and I had to relisten to the part to be sure I heard it correctly lol

Druks: mijn (on)rustige leven met ad(h)d by Francien Regelink

funny informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

Veel herkenning als ADHD'er, maar ik denk dat het ook een heel interessant boek is voor mensen die geen ADHD hebben, maar wel mensen om hun heen hebben die het hebben. Het legt op een duidelijke, makkelijke manier uit waar wij zoal moeite mee kunnen hebben én wat zou kunnen helpen om het leven wat makkelijker te maken!

Good Morning, Midnight by Lily Brooks-Dalton

adventurous challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

Maar dat mag je niet zeggen by Nikki Sterkenburg

challenging informative tense medium-paced

5.0

Ontzettend interessant en erg goede onderzoeksjournalistiek! 
Wel waren er meerdere momenten waar ik ik even moest stoppen met luisteren, omdat ik soms zó boos werd van uitspraken van sommige geïnterviewden...

Normal People by Sally Rooney

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

2.0