cheerfulotter's reviews
131 reviews

The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend by Kody Keplinger

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Very fine; It didn't leave much of an impression on me but it wasn't bad. It was a pretty typical teen YA romance book.
Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt

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reflective medium-paced

4.0

I was not expecting how funny this book would be. It was a great memoir, especially since I didn't know who Frank McCourt was when I picked up the book.
The Beautiful Cigar Girl: Mary Rogers, Edgar Allan Poe, and the Invention of Murder by Daniel Stashower

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dark informative medium-paced

3.5

I really liked this one. Definitely in the same vein as  lot of Erik Larsson's work which was fun to read.
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

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dark slow-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

3.5

A classic. It was fun to read. I had DNF'ed this a while ago but glad I have read it now. 
The Deadly Dinner Party: And Other Medical Detective Stories by Jonathan A. Edlow

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adventurous informative fast-paced
This was a fun read, but not a great read for people who are already anxious about medical issues. 
The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein

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Did not finish book.
Had to return this to the library - plan on finishing it at a later date!
The Down Goes Brown History of the NHL: The World's Most Beautiful Sport, the World's Most Ridiculous League by Sean McIndoe

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funny informative lighthearted fast-paced
a fun spin through the history of the NHL. I know more now about the NHL and am excited for hockey to return in just a couple days!
The Devil in the White City (Abridged): Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America by Erik Larson

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informative medium-paced

4.0

While maybe not the most accurate book when it comes to H. H. Holmes himself, all of the information about the World's Fair really gave the world depth and interest. I really enjoyed this!
The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick

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Did not finish book.
It was at the cabin and I didn't finish it before leaving
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

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4.0