Scan barcode
chloesbooked's reviews
60 reviews
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
I enjoyed how TJR wrote this book and I think it will carry over into the show really well!
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I really enjoyed Jeannette’s story of growing up in a poor nomadic family that was always on the run from the law and society. It is impossible to not feel sad for her and her siblings for growing up in a home where the parents did not parent and put their own needs above their children.
The ending for Jeannette was a happy ending and I appreciated the lightheartedness.
The ending for Jeannette was a happy ending and I appreciated the lightheartedness.
All the Living and the Dead by Hayley Campbell
dark
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
The book was a challenging listen for me because of a recent family death. But at the same time it was comforting to hear different people’s perspectives on death while working in the death and dying industry.
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
3.0
I enjoyed how the book took me on a journey through mankind and how we got to our modern society that we see today. At times the book felt slow, but I enjoyed listening to the book because it does feel like a story.
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
I was obsessed with Jennette’s candidness while sharing a dark and traumatic upbringing that is her reality.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm and Eating disorder
Moderate: Death of parent
I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I loved this book, until the last 100 pages! The ending felt rushed and honestly ruined the plot that I was really enjoying. Nothing at the end felt realistic to the characters.
However, majority of the book was very interesting as the characters are what are driving the plot. Thomas, a paranoid schizophrenic who cuts his hand off with the hope it will prevent Operation Desert Storm is placed in a Maximum Security forensic institution. He relies on his identical twin, Dominick to move him to his previous facility that was better suited for his needs. Dominick, the rough and considered “normal” twin is jumping through hoops to be his brother’s advocate.
There is character development throughout the book, but it gets washed away by the last chapter.
There is character development throughout the book, but it gets washed away by the last chapter.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Self harm
Moderate: Incest, Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts