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The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis

1.0

This is the kind of book where the beggining is kind of interesting, but when you keep reading you just get bored and drop the book away. I'm a very organized person, and leaving a book unread gives me nightmares, so that's why I had to finish it. The story itself wasn't of my liking. It's well-written, but the characters aren't that relatable or interesting. It's a pass for me.

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis

2.0

The same happened to me when I read Prince Caspian; I had already watched the movie and I preferred it over the book. I think this one's better than it's predecessor, but it still lacks hook. I don't know why I feel this way, but I believe it's because the book is targeted SO MUCH to children that the danger the characters face doesn't seem big enough... It's like they won't get hurt no matter the situation.

Pokémon Adventures (Red and Blue), Vol. 6 by Hidenori Kusaka

4.0

The way Kusaka and Mato portray the Pokémon world and aesthetic in this manga is amazing. The battles, the interaction between the evil teams and the trainers, the pokémon and pokédex; it's genius. Not only does this installment contain beautiful art, great villains, incredible character development, but also plottwists.

The series really captivates you and hooks you into reading as much as you possibly can.

Pokémon Adventures (Red and Blue), Vol. 7 by Hidenori Kusaka

5.0

As the end of Amarillo's (Yellow's) arc, this book does it all to conclude this epic journey. The battle sequences are great, I honestly could feel myself inside the story. This book ties ends, but at the same time opens a new door for next installments. I really enjoyed the overall series a lot, I feel they really did leave a good impression of Kanto, its Pokémon, trainers, gym leaders, elite four, tournaments, and activities.

The characters really won a small part of my heart. Their development and strategizing really left an impression in me. Great characters make great stories if used correctly, and Kusaka really knew how to push them into their greatest potencial.

Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Professor Oak, Bill... Amazing, just amazing.

Into the Water by Paula Hawkins

5.0

Into the Water is a book which portrays and revolves around loss, anger and love. Hawkins introduces us to a big cast of characters who are all tied to the local river and the lives its taken. Some are detectives, others teachers, students, and victims.

I really enjoyed this book, it made me want to flip the pages and know the answer to everything. I believe that it's not a fast paced book, but it's not slow either. It runs like a river, some chapters are quick and rapid, while others take time to develop.

After making a chart of the characters and how they relate to one another, the reading was a lot easier. I recommend doing that if you have trouble memorizing names and relations... after a while though, it seems natural knowing each character.

I truly recommend this book to any thriller fan that likes the mysteries resolved as smooth as butter. Slowly but satisfying.

El alquimista by Paulo Coelho

4.0

I really did enjoy this book. Some people don't agree with it, but I believe that you can rescue its morals and style. I read The Alchemist in Spanish so that it would be close to its original language, Portuguese; this really helped me fully grasp the fable-ish style that Coelho gives his story. It makes it super easy to read and to understand its messages.

The theme of the Personal Legend and the Soul of the World really spoke to me. Of course, you can't just rely on destiny to make yourself happy and succesful, but having optimism and trusting what the Universe already wrote really takes a lot of the pain and anxiety away. Not everyone will agree with the morals Coelho portrayed, but I believe that there will always be something to be taken with you when reading this types of books.

So even though many people did not enjoy reading The Alchemist, I believe you should give it a chance and take away what you think might help you in your life.

Paradise by Edna O'Brien

2.0

This short story was too slow for my taste... Nothing special to me honestly.

Hamlet: Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare

4.0

I’ve been wanting to read Hamlet for a very long time, and to my pleasure, it did not disappoint. The way Shakespeare changes the “traditional” structure of tradegy plays really gives Hamlet a spark that engages the reader. You’re attracted to Hamlet’s action since Scene 1, you want to know how he reacts, how he will act, etc.

The characters all have their own arcs, with a development of actions and feelings (if I’m making myself clear). From Hamlet to Ophelia, from Gertrude to Claudius; they all have development and a contribution to the play.

I really enjoyed the humour, the prose, and the story. I would really recommend reading it.

Oedipus Rex by Sophocles

4.0

Oedipus is one of the most famous (if not THE most famous) Greek tradegy. Even though most of the play takes place in the same court room, Sophocles manages to take the readers to different places throughout the story. The way Oedipus and the reader slowly discover the tragic fate Oedipus himself has to live through, makes the reader want to keep reading.

It’s a very self explanatory play, nevertheless, it’s really interesting to read.

Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen

3.0

I quite enjoyed this play. I don't really have much of an opinion of it. I just had a good time reading it, even though it wasn't my favourite.