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61 reviews
Shoko's Smile by Choi Eunyoung
3.0
3 1/2 ⭐️
I enjoyed this!! Some of the stories I adored while others I just liked so that’s why the ranking is the way it is.
My top 3 stories were:
1. Hanji and Youngju.
2. Shoko’s Smile
3. The Secret
I enjoyed this!! Some of the stories I adored while others I just liked so that’s why the ranking is the way it is.
My top 3 stories were:
1. Hanji and Youngju.
2. Shoko’s Smile
3. The Secret
Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell
2.0
Yeah…no. This book has been on my tbr for a while, so I was initially excited to read it. The book is written in such an odd format. The author constantly mentions something intriguing and then follows up by saying “don’t worry we will touch on this more in chapter __” which really irritated me!! I don’t think there’s a point in mentioning something that you will be talking about later, just talk about it then!! This took me so long to get through because of that.
I also didn’t think much of the information was new. If you are familiar with cults and how they get people, none of this will shock you.
I also didn’t think much of the information was new. If you are familiar with cults and how they get people, none of this will shock you.
Dune by Frank Herbert
5.0
DUNE!!!!!! After two failed attempts many years ago, I finally finish dune!!!!
Yeah, I love this book and I love the films. Nothing more to say besides the fact that this book was a lot more philosophical and political than I anticipated. Loved every minute of it.
Yeah, I love this book and I love the films. Nothing more to say besides the fact that this book was a lot more philosophical and political than I anticipated. Loved every minute of it.
Prima Facie by Suzie Miller
5.0
This was a hard but important read. As someone stepping into the legal field, this was recommended to me on tiktok and I’m eternally grateful. I will be recommending this to everyone in the legal field or not. People need to hear stories like this and step into the mind of someone like Tessa. The last few chapters broke me to pieces.
It was not a shocking to hear how the legal system fails the very people it’s put in place to protect. It unfortunately works that way by design. But the more we talk about it, change is more likely to come. Hopefully this book helps lead the way.
I highly recommend the audiobook version with Jodie Comer’s narration. Shes such an incredible actress and does an amazing job. I’m sure she’s even more impactful in the play.
It was not a shocking to hear how the legal system fails the very people it’s put in place to protect. It unfortunately works that way by design. But the more we talk about it, change is more likely to come. Hopefully this book helps lead the way.
I highly recommend the audiobook version with Jodie Comer’s narration. Shes such an incredible actress and does an amazing job. I’m sure she’s even more impactful in the play.
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
3.0
3.5 ⭐️
Not much to say. It’s a classic. Gregors family sucks and the themes of alienation still remain true and timely.
Not much to say. It’s a classic. Gregors family sucks and the themes of alienation still remain true and timely.
The Trinity of Fundamentals by Wisam Rafeedie
2.0
More like 2.5.
It’s very clear this author refused to have an editor. It’s extremely repetitive and after a certain point I just wanted it to end. That’s not to say that I don’t understand why so many people love this book and the importance of it within the context of Palestinian resistance/resilience, but it just wasn’t for me!
I honestly would’ve preferred to read a book based on how this book came to be. That’s what ultimately made me buy the book in the first place.
It’s very clear this author refused to have an editor. It’s extremely repetitive and after a certain point I just wanted it to end. That’s not to say that I don’t understand why so many people love this book and the importance of it within the context of Palestinian resistance/resilience, but it just wasn’t for me!
I honestly would’ve preferred to read a book based on how this book came to be. That’s what ultimately made me buy the book in the first place.
Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond
5.0
This should be required reading. Every chapter had my mouth dropping while trying to take notes to share with others. I truly can’t get out of my head that in America, the amount of food waste we toss out every year equals out to an amount that can eliminate poverty. Both eye opening and horrifying.
Happy Place by Emily Henry
4.0
Oh this is right up there with book lovers as a new Emily Henry favorite. Harriet is a little too relatable at points. It’s almost as if Emily Henry knew to release this in paperback form right as I’m about to move.
The Razor's Edge by W. Somerset Maugham
5.0
So beautiful. Didn’t think I would love it as much as I did.